Bear Island Lighthouse
The lighthouse is located at the southern entrance to Somes Sound
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Bear Island Lighthouse Details
Just outside the mouth of Northeast Harbor, Bear Island Light perches atop this small island's steep southern cliff. The original light station was built in 1839. The current 31-foot high structure was constructed in 1889 and included a fog bell rung during low visibility. The lighthouse is on Acadia National Park grounds, but is privately leased and closed to the public. You can best view the lighthouse on boat cruises from Northeast Harbor. Seasonal boat rentals are also available in the village of Manset which is part of Southwest Harbor.
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Bear Island Light
Bear Island Light is located on Bear Island near Mt. Desert Island, at the entrance to Northeast Harbor, Maine. It was first established in 1839. The present structure was built in 1889. It was deactivated in 1981 and relit as a private aid to navigation by the Friends of Acadia National Park in 1989.
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