Matinicus Rock Light, Maine

Twenty miles from the mainland lies a 39 acre collection of volcanic rock marking the entrance to Penobscot Bay from the ocean. Matinicus Rock was named after its neighbor 6 miles to the north, Matinicus Island. The Rock was first recorded in the nautical charts of Captain John Smith in 1614.

The first lights on Matinicus Rock were two wooden towers built 40 feet apart. Connecting them was a stone keepers dwelling. Each tower was equipped with a fixed white light produced by 14 whale oil lamps with 21 inch reflectors. This denoted Matinicus Rock Light’s importance as a primary seacoast light.

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The first lights on Matinicus Rock were two wooden towers built 40 feet apart. Connecting them was a stone keepers dwelling. Each tower was equipped with a fixed white light produced by 14 whale oil lamps with 21 inch reflectors. This denoted Matinicus Rock Light’s importance as a primary seacoast light.

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Matinicus Rock Light, Maine