Franklin Island Lighthouse

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

Location

• Address: Franklin Island
• Town: Friendship
• State: Maine
• GPS: 43.892242, -69.374842
  
• Parking Notes: N/A – lighthouse is located on a remote island
• Parking Directions: N/A – lighthouse is located on a remote island
• Location Directions: HERE