Lighthouse · Penobscot Bay, Maine
Fort Point Lighthouse
The tower, more than 26 ft (8 m) tall, is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a steady white light, seen up to 15 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Height | more than 7.9 m (26 ft) |
| Light | F W |
| Position | 44.4671°N, 68.8118°W |
| From Owls Head Lighthouse | 46 km (28 mi), bearing 24° NNE |
| Source | NOAA ENC; USCG Light List Vol. I 3585; National Register 87002269 |
How to see it
Above water but beyond the horizon from Owls Head Lighthouse, 46 km (28 mi) away: the curve of the earth hides it. CoastFinder draws it faintly and marks it hidden, with its bearing and distance.
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Nearby
- Dyce Head LighthouseLighthouse · 9.4 km
- Pumpkin Island LighthouseLighthouse · 18 km
- Grindle Point LighthouseLighthouse · 23 km
- Eagle Island LighthouseLighthouse · 28 km
- Blue Hill Bay LighthouseLighthouse · 35 km
- Curtis Island LighthouseLighthouse · 35 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.