Deer Island Thorofare
Light

Cyberlights Lighthouses - Deer Island Thorofare

 

Deer Island Quick Facts

Year Station Established: 1857

Is the Light operational? Yes

Year Light First Lit: 1858

Year Automated: 1958

Shape: Sqaure

Tower Height: 25  ft.

Original Optic: 4th Order, Fresnel

Present Optic: 250mm

Existing Keepers Quarters? NO
     Year Constructed:
      Number of Stories:
      Architectural Style: Cape Code
      Construction Materials: Wood

 

Deer Island Thorofare Light
Mark Island/Deer Island Thorofare, Maine

Cyberlights Lighthouses - Deer Island Thorofare

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Last Visited: July, 2000

History/Info:
Also known as Mark Island Light, Deer Island Thorofare, built in the mid 1800's, is still an active aid to navigation. Although the keeper's house was destroyed by fire in 1959, the light tower still remains. In addition to the tower there is also a modern fog signal located near the tower. The light and the fog signal are maintained by the Coast Guard, but the tower and land is now maintained by the Island Heritage Trust.

Latitude/Longitude: 44°08'N 68°42'W

Directions:

Deer Island Thorofare Lighthouse can only be seen from boat or plane. Lighthouse cruises out of Camden go past this lighthouse. Go to our Lighthouse Tours page for information on lighthouse cruises in the Maine/Camden area.

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