Lubec Channel Light

Year Built

1890

Cost

$40,000

Type

Conical Tower

Height

39 feet

Location

Lubec

Automated Year

1968

First Lit

1890

Lens Type

Fourth order Fresnel Lens

Fog Signal

Horn: 1 every 15s

Year Deactivated

Active

Color

White tower on black pier

Last Keeper - Date

Earle B. Ashby (at least 1930 – 1939)

Description

The light is mounted on a concrete foundation set in the muddy channel bottom. Originally sheltered by a shed roof, this deck is now exposed. The tower's second stage rises above, with a railing around its top, and a narrow third stage which supports the lantern house, also surrounded by a deck and railing.

Brief History

•  The Lighthouse Board realized an additional $12,000 was required, and in 1888, that amount was obtained.
•  In November 1920, Elson Small became assistant keeper and alternated two-day stays at the light with Myers.
•  From 1934 to 1939, Arthur R. Marston served as the final head keeper of Lubec Channel Lighthouse.
•  The Coast Guard planned to discontinue the light in 1989, but plans were dropped following a local campaign called “Save the Spark plug.”
•  The tower also received a new canopy roof and windows in 1992.