History/Info:
Goose Rocks Light sits in East Penobscot Bay off the northeast end of the island of Vinalhaven. It was built in 1890 and automated in 1963. At that time the 4th order fresnel lens was replaced with the curretn 250mm light. The views from land are at best distant. It is best to view this lighthouse by boat. The Elms B&B host various lighthouse boat tours during the summer, some of which go by this lighthouse.

Latitude/Longitude: 44°08'N 68°50'W

Directions: click here for map

• Goose Rocks Light is VERY DIFFICULT to get to via land. Even though a map is included with this page it's still not definate that you will find the lighthouse.
• From the ferry landing follow the instructions from the Brown's Head Light page to get onto North Haven Road.
• At some point there will be a road bearing off to the right (I believe it's a fork in the road - consult the map).
• Bear right onto that road - I believe it's a well groomed dirt road. Take your second left onto Calderwood Road (another dirt road).
• From here on you should consult the map. There are no road signs that we recall seeing, and the groomed dirt road turns into a very rough limb covered dirt road. At the end of the road shown on the map there should be a house. About 100 yards before the house on the right there is a field of tall grass. We parked on the dirt road there and walked into the field and snapped the pictures you see here.