Ram Island
Cyberlights Lighthouses - Ram Island  

Ram Island Quick Facts

Year Station Established: 1883

Is the Light operational? Yes

Year Light First Lit: 1883

Year Automated: 1965

Shape: Cylindrical

Tower Height: 35   ft.

Original Optic: 4th Order, Fresnel

Present Optic: 250mm

Existing Keepers Quarters? Yes
     Year Constructed: 1883
      Number of Stories: 1.5
      Architectural Style: Victorian
      Construction Materials: Wood

 

Ram Island Lighthouse
Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Cyberlights Lighthouses - Ram Island Lighthouse

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Last Visited: June, 2002

History:
Ram Island Light is located on Ram Island, which is off Ocean Point on the eastern side of Boothbay Harbor. The keeper's house and buildings were taken over by the Grand Banks Schooner Museum in 1985. The grounds are taken care of by a part time caretaker.

The lighthouse can be seen by one of the many tour boats going in and out of Boothbay Harbor. You can also view the lighthouse from at distance at Ocean Point, which is near Boothbay Harbor.

Latitude/Longitude: 43.803481,-69.599028

Directions:
  • To get to Ocean Point to view the lighthouse....
  • From Route 1 take Route 27 south for 11 miles.
  • Take a left onto Route 96 east and follow the road 6 miles to Ocean Point. Ocean Point Road turns into Shore Road. There will be many turnouts to stop at to view the lighthouse.


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