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Whitehead Light

XVHG+F7 St. George, ME, USA

Name and Location

The Whitehead Light is a historic lighthouse situated in Knox County, Maine, United States. Its location is XVHG+F7 St. George, ME, USA.

2. Construction and History

The Whitehead Light was constructed in 1850 during the mid-19th century era, when lighthouses were essential for maritime navigation. It has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark since 1988 (Reference Number: 88000154).

3. Architecture and Materials

The building's architectural style is not specified, but its construction materials are reported to be stone and brick.

4. Light and Navigation

The exact height of the Whitehead Light is unknown, but its focal height (the distance between the lamp and the water level) is listed as 43 feet (13.1 meters). The lighthouse's light characteristic is not specified in available records, but it likely followed standard nautical patterns for maritime navigation.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The current status of the lighthouse's automation and public accessibility are unknown. However, it appears that the grounds are owned by Pine Island Camp, which may affect visitor access. For more information, please visit https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=778.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and environment are not specified in available records.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes could be found for this lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

It is unclear whether the Whitehead Light still functions as a navigation aid. If you have any information about its current status, please share it with us. No information is available regarding AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar installation at this lighthouse.

9. Further Information

For further reference, consult the following nautical chart: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/lightLists/LightList_V1_2021.pdf The Whitehead Light has a Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitehead_Light

Details

NameWhitehead Light
CitySt. George
CountryUsa
Coordinates43.9787193, -69.1242814
Year of construction1850
Events[object Object]
Construction materialstone, brick
Focal height13.1
Access descriptionhttps://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=778