About This Location
Franklin Island Lighthouse is a historic and remote lighthouse located on Franklin Island off Friendship, Maine. The lighthouse was established in 1805 and remains operational.
Lighthouse Specs
- Originally Constructed: 1805
- Current Tower Constructed: 1855
- First Lit: 1855 (current tower)
- Construction: Brick
- Tower Shape: Cylindrical tower
- Height: 45 feet
- Focal Height: 57 feet
- Markings: White
- Characteristic: Flashing white light every 6 seconds
- Range: 8 nautical miles
- Status: Active