Bass Harbor Head Light
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| Bass Harbor Head Light | |
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 Bass Harbor head light - side view |
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| Location: | Acadia National Park, Maine |
| Coordinates WGS-84 (GPS) |
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| Year first lit: | 1858[1] |
| Automated: | 1978[1] |
| Foundation: | Stone [2] |
| Construction: | Brick [2] |
| Tower shape: | Cylindrical Tower[1] |
| Markings/Pattern: | White with Black Marking [2] |
| Height: | 32ft[1] |
| Original lens: | Fifth Order Fresnel lens[1] |
Bass Harbor Head Light is a lighthouse located within Acadia National Park on the west side of Mount Desert Island, Maine, United States.
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[edit] History
In 1855 it was deemmed that there was sufficient reason for a lighthouse at the mouth of Bass Harbor. $5000 was appropriated for construction in 1858. Construction of a fog bell and tower were completed in 1876, and an upgraded bell was placed inside the tower in 1898. The Bell tower does not exist today.[3]
In 1902 a brick house was built 205 feet northwest of the lighthouse. [3]
Bass Harbor's 5th order Fresnel lens was replaced in 1902 to a larger 4th order. This lens was manufactured by the french company Henry-Lepaute. This lens remains to this very day.[3]
[edit] Viewing
Today, the house is actually a private residence for a local coast guard and his family. Tourists can get close to the bell and light via a concrete path, but most of the grounds remain off-limits. There is also a short walk to granite boulders that provide a great view of the harbor side of the lighthouse.[3]
[edit] Keepers
John Thurston (1858-1861)
John Rick (1861-1865)
John Wilson (1865-1869)
Charles B. Gilley (1869-1872)
James L. Wilson (1872-1880)
C. F. Chase (1880-1890)
William T. Holbrook (1890-1894)
Willis Dolliver (1894-1912)
Joseph M. Gray (c.1921-1938)
Elmer Reed (1938-1940)
Eugene L. Coleman (?)
Leverett Stanley (1940-1950) [3]
 Bass Harbor head light + tourist + bell |
 Bass Harbor head light - side view |
 Bass Harbour head light house in evening sun |
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