Seguin Light

Year Built

1795

Cost

$6,300

Type

Cylindrical Tower

Height

52 feet

Location

Mouth of the Kennebec River

Automated Year

1985

First Lit

1857

Lens Type

First order Fresnel Lens

Fog Signal

Horn: 2 every 20s

Year Deactivated

Active

Color

White w/black lantern

Last Keeper - Date

Edward T. Brown (1983 – 1985)

Description

The light station is located at the island's highest point, and includes the lighthouse itself, the keeper's house, fog signal building, a small oilhouse, and a tramway for bringing supplies from the shore to the site.

Brief History

•  1819, A second lighthouse, granite stone tower, built after the original lighthouse was toppled by a storm.
•  Herbert Spinney served as a keeper on Seguin Island from 1893 until 1907, starting as second assistant and making his way up to head keeper in 1903.
•  1857, A larger granite block lighthouse built and 1st order Fresnel lens installed. Keeper’s house built.
•  After the station was automated in 1985, local citizens formed Friends of Seguin Island to ensure the preservation and upkeep of the lighthouse.
•  1998, The property was transferred outright to the Friends of Sequin Island.