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Ram Island Light is a lighthouse located just offshore of Ram Island, marking the eastern entrance to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, and the west side of the mouth of the Damariscotta River.

Location: south of Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Coordinates - 43°48′14.2″N 69°35′57.7″W
Constructed: 1883
Foundation: Granite Caisson
Automated: 1965
Shape: Cylindrical Tower
Markings: White
Fog signal: HORN: 1 every 30s
Focal height: 36 feet (11 m)
Range 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) & 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)
Characteristic: Isophase Red 6s with 2 White sectors

I visited this light on July 16 2022.

The lighthouse is owned by Grand Banks Schooner Museum. Grounds open, dwelling/tower closed.

There are various public cruises that pass the lighthouse. I used the cruise by Maine Maritime Museum out of Bath

A distant view can be had from land

Added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 21 1988

Access: Boat