The current structure is both an active lighthouse for navigational purposes and a museum.
Although the lighthouse was built partially for ornamental purposes, it has also served as an active lighthouse.
Historically, even with active lighthouses, there have been many shipwrecks off these coasts.
More than a quarter of the active lighthouses in Maine have one installed.
The memorial served as an active lighthouse for only fourteen years.
It served as an active, manned lighthouse and fog signal in 1895-1947.
It is a currently active lighthouse in a tourist destination, even though the historic structure is closed to tourists.
The active lighthouse has a focal plane of 18 metres (59 feet).
The active lighthouse has a focal plane of 28 metres (92 feet).
The lighthouse - no longer active - now houses a museum to 1950s actress Kay Kendall, who was born in the town.
