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| Whaleback Light |
| Kittery, Maine ~ Portsmouth Harbor ~ Sept. 30, 1998 |
North to previous Cape Neddick |
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To New Hampshire New Hampshire |
| The present day light was built in 1872, and is the third beacon to be located on the rocky outcropping. A large cylindrical fog signal structure was once adjacent to the 75 foot tall tower. |
A 4th order Fresnel lens was initially used. The light was automated in 1963, and now utilizes a modern lens. The light is located in Portsmouth Harbor, but is within the state of Maine's waters. |
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