The Ram Island Ledge lighthouse is surrounded by several dangerous ledges that caused many shipwrecks. There were four shipwrecks alone on May 27, 1866! When the 400-foot transatlantic steamer, California, ran aground the government was finally convinced a lighthouse needed to be there.
The Ram Island Ledge, which sits at the northern entrance to Portland Harbor, was one of the last lighthouses in Maine erected. It is granite tower that is very similar in appearance to the Graves Light in Boston Harbor.
Ram Island Ledge is best seen from Port Williams State Park in Cape Elizabeth.
Year Established: 1905
Year Automated: 1959
Shape: Conical
Height: 90 ft.
Characteristic: Two white flashes every six seconds. Fog signal: one blast every 10 seconds.
Accessibility: The light can be seen from many areas with Fort Williams Park. The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset, and there is no admission fee.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
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