FOSIL History

August 15, 1607, it was reported that George Popham and Ralegh Gilbert anchored under Seguin Island before moving into the Kennebec River. Where the first English colony was established in the New World. Read more in the Seguin 200 publication.

Fresnel Lens

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Ghost Stories

Above are links to the history of the island. If you have any question feel free to contact us via email or phone.

From the islands naming to its U.S. history, Seguin is unique and some of Maine's oldest history!

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History by Friends of Seguin Island Light Station - 1986

The Seguin Island Light Station's extremely rare First Order Fresnel lens is comprised of 282 individual glass prisms. It's designed to bend and magnify light into a single concentrated beam. The recipe for this priceless lens is irreplaceable.
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In 1950 this incandescent oil vapor lamp was installed. Currently an underwater cable from the mainland supplies electricity to the 1,000-watt quartz bulb in use today. The US Coast Guard is responsible for the operation and maintenance of this extraordinary lens.
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Atop this 53 foot tower rests the gem of Seguin Island. Mariners observe this light from over twenty miles off Maine's coast to guide them in good weather or bad. The light is always on at Seguin Island Light Station.
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These and many more features await you on the Island of Seguin. Visiting this historic, active lighthouse is sure to be a memorable experience for anyone young or old. Contact our main office for more information and visit our store today!

	Mission:To distinguish Seguin Island Light as part of Maine's heritage, fostering connections with our area's history for generations to come!