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The Portland Breakwater Light (also called Bug Light) is a small lighthouse in South Portland, Maine.

Location: NE end of Portland Breakwater in Portland Harbor, South Portland, Maine
Coordinates: 43°39′19.872″N 70°14′5.471″W
Constructed: 1855
Foundation: Natural/emplaced
Construction: Granite blocks
Construction: Iron plate with brick lining
Tower height: 7.5 m (25 ft)
Tower shape: Conical
Markings: Resembles 4th century Greek monument
First lit: 1875 (current tower)
Automated: 1934
Deactivated: 1942
Focal height: 30 feet (9.1 m)
Lens: Sixth order fresnel, 1855
Characteristic: Flashing white 4 s

I viewed this lighthouse on August 20 2021.

The sixth-order Fresnel lens from Portland Breakwater Lighthouse is located at South Portland Coast Guard Station.

The lighthouse is owned by the City of South Portland. Grounds open, tower closed.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 19 1973

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