Ram Island Ledge Light is a lighthouse in Casco Bay, Maine, United States, marking the northern end of the main channel leading the harbor of Portland, Maine.
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Location: Portland Harbor, Casco bay Coordinates: 43°37′53.3″N 70°11′14.5″W Constructed: 1905 Foundation: Natural/emplaced Construction: Granite blocks Tower height: 22 m (72 ft) Tower shape: Conical Markings: Natural (light gray) with black lantern First lit: 1905 Automated: 1959 Focal height: 77 feet (23 m) Lens: Third order Fresnel lens Range: 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) Characteristic: Flashing (2) White 6s Fog signal: HORN: 1 every 10s s
I viewed this lighthouse on August 20 2021.
This light is best seen by boat, but it is also clearly visible from Portland Head Lighthouse..
The lighthouse is privately owned. Grounds/tower closed.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 14 1988
Access: Car to see from the Portland Head Lighthouse or boat