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