 The sun reflects off of Portland Head Light on a bright winter day. | |
| Location: | Cape Elizabeth, Maine |
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| Coordinates WGS-84 (GPS) | |
| Year first lit: | 1791 |
| Automated: | 1989 |
| Foundation: | Natural emplaced |
| Construction: | Rubble stone with brick lining |
| Tower shape: | conical |
| Markings/Pattern: | White with black trim |
| Height: | 30.8 m (101 feet) |
| Original lens: | Fourth order Fresnel lens, 1855 |
| Range: | 24 nm |
| Characteristic: | Flashing white 4s. Lighted throughout 24 hours. Emergency light of reduced intensity when main light is extinguished. HORN: 1 blast ev 15s (2s bl). |
Old Lamp
Image © Jack Kennealy
