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Avery Rock Light

Machias, Maine

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antique postcard of Avery Rock Light
U.S. Coast Guard photo

This lighthouse no longer exists.

Location: Machias Bay; Nearest town: Machias

44 39 16 N
67 20 39 W

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Station established: 1875; destroyed 1947

Construction materials: Brick, wood

Light was 54 feet above sea level.

Optic: Fourth order Fresnel; Characteristic: Fixed red (1931), visible for 13 nautical miles.

Fog bell (1931), one stroke every 10 seconds.

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Previous lighthouse (south to north): Libby Island Light

Next lighthouse (south to north): Little River Light

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