Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, Maine

Spring Point Ledge is an obstruction to shipping in southern Portland harbor in Maine. The rock outcropping extends several hundred feet from a point near Fort Preble. Even though by the 1850’s the harbor entrance was marked by Portland Head Light to the south and Portland Breakwater to the north ships periodically came to grief on the Spring Point Ledge and shipping interests demanded for something to be done.

William A. Lane transferred from the Lighthouse Tender Myrtle to accept the Head Keeper position. On May 24, 1897 Lane lit the lamp of the Spring Point Ledge Light for the first time.

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William A. Lane transferred from the Lighthouse Tender Myrtle to accept the Head Keeper position. On May 24, 1897 Lane lit the lamp of the Spring Point Ledge Light for the first time.

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Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, Maine