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| This is a short and stubby lighthouse which stands only 20 feet tall. If one takes into account the promontory it stands on you would soon realize that it is a towering 100 feet above water and has a range of 16 nautical miles. The lighthouse was built in 1826 to aid schooners transporting lime to Europe. The light and foghorn of this station have played an important part in guiding ships into Rockland. This area has been the site of many wrecks, especially during severe storms. Legend has been kind to this light. It is rumored that in the 1930's keeper Augustus Hamer's dog was responsible for guiding the Matinicus mailboat safely past the peninsula by barking. The story is told of the dog, who it seems had been trained to ring the bell by his master. On this particular evening, the rope for the bell was frozen in the snow. The dog, sensing impending danger proceeded to bark until the captain of the incoming ship acknowledged his efforts by sounding his boat whistle signifying that he had cleared the rocks. The boat was headed safely into Rockland Harbor. "Spot" is buried near the present light and foghorn. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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