Great Duck Island Lighthouse

The Great Duck Island Lighthouse was established in 1890 to mark the approach to Blue Hill Bay and the southern approaches to Mount Desert Island on the central coast of Maine, USA.

History

• The lighthouse is constructed from local stone and features a distinctive design. The tower height is reportedly 25 feet (7.6 meters), while the focal height is approximately 30 feet (9.1 meters). The light source is believed to be an original Fresnel lens.

The Great Duck Island Lighthouse emits a fixed white light, reportedly visible from a distance of several miles. The exact pattern and range are not specified in available data.

Current Status

• The lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, maintained by the United States Coast Guard. It is owned by the College of the Atlantic, which operates a research station on the island.

The Great Duck Island Lighthouse is located on Great Duck Island in Unorganized West Manitoulin, Manitoulin District, Northeastern Ontario, Canada. The island can be accessed by boat or kayak, although no permanent infrastructure exists for visitors.

Heritage Status

• The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Great Duck Island Light Station on March 14, 1988.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are reported to have occurred at this location.