Great Duck Island Lighthouse - Frenchboro, Maine

Frenchboro, Maine

Great Duck Island Lighthouse is a historic tower located on Great Duck Island in Frenchboro, Maine. It has guided mariners in Downeast Maine since 1890.

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About This Location

Great Duck Island Lighthouse is a historic tower located on Great Duck Island in Frenchboro, Maine. It has guided mariners in Downeast Maine since 1890.

Lighthouse Specs

Year Constructed: 1890
First Lit: 1890
Construction: Brick and granite
Tower Shape: Cylindrical
Height: 43 feet
Focal Height: 67 feet
Markings: White with black lantern
Characteristic: Flashing red light every 5 seconds
Range: 19 nautical miles
Status: Active
NRHP Number: 88000159

Category:

Lighthouses in Maine

Category:

Historic Places in Maine

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Address:

Great Duck Island, Frenchboro, Maine

GPS Coordinates:

44.142167, -68.245944

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Parking Notes:

No parking is available at the lighthouse considering it is located on a remote island and not visible from the mainland. That said, the lighthouse can be viewed from boats and planes. Some tours are offered for visitors hoping to see the lighthouse.

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