Dat 18 East coast Trip Thursday Oct. 5, 2023

 Day 18 Thur. Oct. 5, 2023

As we headed north from the campground some 80 miles I am going to let the photos tell the story today. There were three lighthouses  to see, and a Museum of lighthouses, as well as a very good vistor center. The lady, Sue , was very helpful and especially about lighthouses .  Here we go.

All of these lighthouses centered near Rockland Maine.

Owl's 'Nest Lighthouse was in heavy fog,

It was a long climb up, but there was a ramp partway

The view down from the bottom of the stairs to the keeper's house and gift shop.

This mansion overlooked the lighthouse

Today it has been remodeled  (Compare)

The Rockland Breakwater light is a mile walk out.

A closeup of the light a mile out there. ( We did not walk)

 

 

When the Owl's Nest (Head)  was a covered walkway up.

Marshall Point Lighthouse is at Port Clyde

Marshall Point Keepers house

This was the only Lighhouse that had a walkway to it.

Most of the lighthouses on the Maine Coast are on peninsulas that are about a 10-12 mile drive from the main roads, or on Islands There are 40  of them.

The Museum

A 2nd order Fresnel (1st order is 3 feet taller)

Other Fresnels, (pr. Fray-nel)

When oil was used reflectors were the key.

Coast Guard Transfer  chair  (ship to ship)

USCG Cutter  "Eagle" (used today for traning.)

Oil cans and polishing tools for lights

There were more photos which I will insert in other blogs. It was a long day as we stopped to eat dinner at "Taste of Maine" Restaurant near Bath. and again Ruth enjoyed the Lobster Roll even though we knew Maine prices were much higher than back in Rock Harbor,MA.  ($40.00 as opposd to $19.00)

Jim settled for a seafood combination of Haddock, Shrimp and Scallops. YUM.

Tomorrow we will see some more lighhouses but not travel as far. Stay tuned and thanks for reading.