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Posted: 19 Nov 2023

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Spring Point Ledge, Light house

Spring Point Ledge, Light house
Another lighthouse on this tour of three in Portland, Maine, USA. A longish run, skip and jump along this 900 metre breakwater after being warned that it was dangerous to walk on these slabs of natural stones. I took the risk after seeing quite a few families with young children also taking the same risk. Apparently, visitors can usually get inside and get the thrill of walking around the fenced verandas.

In the background we can see Fort Gorges built in 1858.

Built in 1898, Spring Point Ledge Light is a sparkplug lighthouse in Casco Bay, South Portland, that marks a dangerous reef on the west side of the main shipping channel into Portland Harbour. It is the only caisson-style light station in the United States. Visitors can walk to it, thanks to the breakwater built by the Army Corps of Engineer in 1950. It is still an active navigational aid, and was automated in the 20th century.

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buonacoppi, Berny, Gabi Lombardo, appo-fam and 27 other people have particularly liked this photo

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 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
A lighthouse powered by solar panels? A very well documented place on your part. One of the lighthouses in my town is similar to this one. Kind regards, Anton.
10 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro club
Yes it looked that way Anton. Very happy that you liked this one. You will have to show us your town lighthouse then too.

Best Wishes. Herb
10 months ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
Nicely composed Herb and thanks for the info ~~
10 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Nick Weall club
Always my pleasure to furnish you with my pictures and info Nick.

Cheers. Herb
10 months ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
A nice picture and interesting information,Herb.
As Anton said I think it powers by solar panels?

Happy Sunday!
Füsun
10 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
wonderful this
Happy peaceful Sunday!
10 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Well composed image of such a beautiful lighthouse.
10 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Another great Image Herb love lighthouses very fascinating buildings and love the causeway
Have a good day
Gordon
10 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
Very happy that you liked this one Gordon but I have a more fitting one of the same for you to be posted later. More your kind of picture !

Take care. Herb
10 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
It is a good exercise to keep fit indeed !
10 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Xata club
We were on a tour and our guide only gave us a few minutes here saying that we would not have time to walk along the breakwater to the lighthouse and back safety. I proved her wrong! (Most of our company were not as fit as me. -even though I am far from very fit).

best Wishes. Herb
10 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
An interesting lighthouse image, Herb. I doubt there are many lighthouses not automated now.
10 months ago.
 natureoncam aka Greg
natureoncam aka Greg club
Like the image and its name spark plug lighthouse, very apt!
10 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to natureoncam aka Greg club
Yes, it does have a look of a big old spark plug.

Regards, Herb
10 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Another short and squat lighthouse.............and it name is just perfect for it.

It looks quite splendid sat on the end of the breakwater and against the lovely sky. It's great to see them using solar panels too.

The rocks that make up the breakwater look very impressive and must have been difficult to transport and get into place. Well done for braving the walk :-)

Overall, a cracking shot Herb!
10 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
Yes, the name says it all. It did look rather nice here and it was a fine run to the end and back of this breakwater making sure that I did not fall between the deep gaps.

Best Wishes. Herb
10 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Herb Riddle club
The exercise will have done you the world of good :-)))
10 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
I have another to post of this with more of the breakwater to give you a better idea. Later in the week perhaps. H
10 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Fine composition, Herb !
10 months ago.
 Josiane Dirickx
Josiane Dirickx club
Magnifique partage !
10 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Josiane Dirickx club
Welcome to my gallery Josiane. Very happy that you enjoyed this scene.

Best Wishes. Herb
10 months ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
OHHHH I LOVE IT !

I THINK IT WAS A RISK I MIGHT TAKE AS A LIGHTS FANATIC !
10 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Pam J club
HELLO AGAIN PAM. VERY NICE TO SEE YOU HERE. I KNOW YOU LIKE LIGHTHOUSES AND SO I HAVE A TREAT FOR YOU IN MY FUTURE PHOTOS.
IN THE MEANTIME, I WISH YOU THE VERY BEST OF HEALTH.

REHARDS. HERBERT
10 months ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
A real beauty, Herb!
10 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
Glad you enjoyed this one Daniela.

Regards. Herb
10 months ago.
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
a beautiful lighthouse!!
10 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Gabi Lombardo club
Thanks so much Gabi. It was nice but not as nice as the next!

Cheers. Herb
10 months ago.

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