Fort Gorges, a former military fort located on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine.

Built between 1858 and 1865, but never used.

Spring Point Ledge Light

October 28, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 50 °F

This lighthouse was built in 1897 to warn mariners of a dangerous ledge in Portland Harbor.
It is a "sparkplug" or caisson-style lighthouse, which is a type of lighthouse built on a submerged foundation.
The lighthouse is located at the end of a 900-foot granite breakwater.Read more