Seguin Light

The Seguin Light is a historic lighthouse located on Seguin Island in the Gulf of Maine, south of the mouth of the Kennebec River, Maine.

Established in 1795, it is the second-oldest of Maine's coastal lighthouses and the only lighthouse in the state housing a first-order Fresnel lens.
The Seguin Light has played an important role in the history of Maine's coastal navigation. During the American Civil War, the lighthouse was used as a signal station for the Union Navy.

The present tower was built in 1857 and stands at a height of 54.8 meters (180 feet) above mean sea-level.

The tower is constructed from brick and features a distinctive design that has made it one of Maine's most recognizable landmarks.

The Seguin Light emits a white light with a range of 14 meters (46 feet).
The light is characterized by a distinctive pattern, with a sector start at 340 degrees and a sector end at 160 degrees.
The light is also equipped with a fog signal, which consists of a horn that sounds every 20 seconds.

The Seguin Light was automated in 1985, but the buildings of the light station are now operated as a museum property by a non-profit organization.

The lighthouse is seasonally open to the public via scheduled ferry from Popham Beach in Phippsburg.

The Seguin Light is located on Seguin Island, which can be accessed by ferry from Popham Beach in Phippsburg.

The island is situated in the Gulf of Maine, south of the mouth of the Kennebec River, Maine.

The Seguin Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Seguin Island Light Station in 1977.

This designation recognizes the lighthouse's importance as a historic landmark and its contribution to the state's rich maritime heritage.

The Seguin Light has played an important role in the history of Maine's coastal navigation.
In 1862, the lighthouse was damaged by a storm, but it was subsequently repaired and continued to serve as a vital aid to mariners.