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Monhegan Island, Maine

A great overnight stay.
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Monhegan Island Light.<br /> This light is historically known as the first point sighted on most transatlantic voyages and as a well known landmark for seafarers. Constructed in 1824, it was the first lighthouse built from granite. In 1959 the light was automated and is now controlled by the Coast Guard.
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Monhegan Island Light.
This light is historically known as the first point sighted on most transatlantic voyages and as a well known landmark for seafarers. Constructed in 1824, it was the first lighthouse built from granite. In 1959 the light was automated and is now controlled by the Coast Guard.

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  • Image taken from the ferry as we leave Port Clyde. The ride to Monhegan Island takes about an hour.
  • The Monhegan Island ferry passes a local lobster boat with the Marshall Point Light in the background.
  • Island Inn lawn, Monhegan Island, Maine.
  • Monhegan Island
  • Monhegan Island dock. Image taken from the Island Inn.
  • Manana Island just west of Monhegan.
  • A view looking west from the Monhegan Island Light.
  • A local artist paints from the grounds of the Monhegan Island Lighthouse.
  • Monhegan Island Light.<br /> This light is historically known as the first point sighted on most transatlantic voyages and as a well known landmark for seafarers. Constructed in 1824, it was the first lighthouse built from granite. In 1959 the light was automated and is now controlled by the Coast Guard.
  • A view from the White Head trail on the Southeast side of Monhegan Island, Maine.
  • Mary Lou at White Head on Monhegan Island, Maine.
  • Local seagull poses during a photo shoot at White Head on Monhegan Island, Maine.
  • The seagull wanted to be in the picture.
  • Same seagull....different pose.
  • Artist painting the shipwreck at Lobster Cove on Monhegan Island, Maine.
  • Monhegan Island Poppies.
  • The Chadwick House on Monhegan Island, Maine.
  • Supermarket..Island style.
  • Artist painting a scene which included a beautiful yellow home. I saw the finished painting later...It was outstanding.
  • Entrance to one of the Monhegan Island art galleries.
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