Prospect Harbor Lighthouse - Maine, United States
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Prospect Harbor Lighthouse


Location
State Maine
Country United States




Navigation
Latitude 44° 24" 10'
Longitude -68° 0" 49'
Format DD DMS
Body of water Prospect Harbor
Height Above Water 42 feet
Light Characteristics Flashing red every six seconds, red and white sectors.
Current Conditions
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Temperature: 45F
Dewpoint: 45F

Clear
High: 58F
Low: 36F

Partly Cloudy
High: 56F
Low: 43F

Clear
High: 52F
Low: 36F

Chance of Rain

Introduction:
Located at the head of Prospect Harbor east of the Schoodic Peninsula, this 42-foot high white and black lighthouse casts a flashing red light across the local waters every six seconds and has two white sectors for danger and shoal areas.

History:
The Prospect Harbor Light Station was established in 1850, while the present wooden lighthouse was constructed and went into service in 1891. The Unites States Coast Guard automated the lighthouse in 1951 and still maintains the light as an important aid to navigation. The U.S. Navy owns the surrounding property and the remaining three buildings: a keeper’s house, oil house and boathouse.

Local Notices to Mariners:
Local Notices to Mariners are now available exclusively online from the U.S. Coast Guard.

Tour Schedule:
Prospect Harbor Lighthouse is located on a U.S. Naval Base and is off limits to the public, except during special events. With that said, the best view of the lighthouse is from a boat on the water.

Marine Facilities: