Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse - Isle Au Haut Bay - Maine

Vinalhaven, Maine

Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse is a historic and very remote lighthouse located on the Saddleback Ledge in the Isle Au Haut Bay off of Vinalhaven, Maine.

Cervin Robinson of the Historic American Buildings Survey, Heritage Documentation Programs, a division of the U.S. National Park Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse is a historic and very remote lighthouse located on the Saddleback Ledge in the Isle Au Haut Bay off of Vinalhaven, Maine.

Lighthouse Specs

Year Constructed: 1839
First Lit: 1839
Construction: Granite
Tower Shape: Conical
Height: 43 feet
Focal Height: 54 feet
Markings: Gray
Characteristic: Flashing white light every 6 seconds
Range: 9 nautical miles
Status: Active
NRHP Number: 88000158

Category:

Lighthouses in Maine

Category:

Historic Places in Maine

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Address:

Saddleback Ledge in the Isle Au Haut Bay, Vinalhaven, Maine

GPS Coordinates:

44.014361, -68.726444

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Parking Notes:

No parking is available at the lighthouse considering it is located on a small and remote island. The lighthouse cannot be seen from mainland Maine. That said, the lighthouse can be seen on clear days from the Cliff Trail on the Isle Au Haut since it is just 3 miles away. Ultimately, it is best to see the lighthouse by plane or boat.

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