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THE LIGHTHOUSES
The Lights of Maine
The Bass Harbor Head Light Go Down Go Back
Coordinates: 44.221991, -68.337198

Elevation: 56 feet

Year Built: 1858

Cost to Build: $5000.00

Lense: Fifth Order Fresnel, replaced 1901 w/ Forth Order Fresnel w/ 15 mile range.

Automated: 1974

Information:
The cliffside Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is located in Acadia National Park and in the village of Bass Harbor south of Tremont, Maine, This lighthouse marks the entrance to Bass Harbor on the southwestern side of Mount Desert Island.
The lighthouse was built of brick in 1858 on a stone foundation, stands 56 feet above mean high water and is accessible by car from Route 102A. Parking is free and is open daily from 9:00 AM to sunset.
The Bass Harbor Light is the only lighthouse on Mount Desert Island.
The 2015 Journey, Bass Harbor Head Light Go Down Go Up
The Lights of Maine The Bass Harbor Head Light
(m4light-me-bassharbor-2015-0530.1317) 2015 Journey, Bass Harbor Head Light
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