Goat Island Light

Infobox_Lighthouse

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caption = Goat Island Light from Cape Porpoise
location = Goat Island, Cape Porpoise harbor
coordinates = coord|43|21|28|N|70|25|30|W|region:US_type:landmark
yearbuilt = 1835
yearlit = 1859 (current tower)
automated = 1990
yeardeactivated =
foundation = Natural, Emplaced
construction = Brick
shape = Cylindrical
marking =White with black lantern
height = convert|38|ft|m
elevation =
lens = Fifth order
currentlens =
intensity =
range = 12 nm
characteristic = Flashing white 6 s. Emergency light of reduced intensity when main light is extinguished. HORN: 1 blast ev 15s (2s bl).:"For the other Goat Island Light see Newport Harbor Light"

Goat Island Light is a light station located off of Cape Porpoise near Kennebunkport in southern Maine, United States. The light is a convert|25|ft|m|sing=on high white cylindrical tower constructed in 1859. The beacon flashed white once every six seconds. The beacon is convert|35|ft|m above mean high water.

History

Goat Island Light was established in 1833 to guard the entrance to Cape Porpoise Harbor. The original station was upgraded in 1859 to the current brick tower which then contained a fifth order Fresnel lens. Keepers quarters were added to the island in 1860. The light station was automated by the United States Coast Guard in 1990 and is currently active. The keepers dwellings and tower are leased to the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust.

Viewing

Goat Island Light is viewable from shore in Cape Porpoise Harbor just off or State Route 9 north of Kennebunkport or is viewable by boat. The island is currently closed to the public except by special arrangement.