PORTLAND BREAKWATER LIGHT, ME

Lighthouse XLVI

ORDER NO. 208

HISTORY:The original tower measured 72’ from base to lantern deck and was lit with 16 whale oiol lamps. It was first lit in 1791. By 1864 a 4th order Fresnel lesns and a cast iron staircase were installed. The lens was later replaced with a 2nd order and a portion of it can still be seen in the tower. The light was automated in 1989. The tower is white with black trim and is made up of rubble stone with a brick lining. The tower other buildings including a museum and gift shop are open to the public. The lighthouse is now the property of the Town of Cape Elizabeth and the United States Coast Guard maintains the actual light and fog signal. (notes from the Museum Guidebook, compiled by Kathleen Rummler)

STITCHING INFORMATION: Stitch count: 150 stitches wide x 88 high. Our model was stitched on a 17” x 12” piece of white 14-count AIDA fabric. This design can be adjusted to any type of fabric. A large color photo, stitching instructions, computer generated chart and floss numbers for your choice of DMC, Anchor & J&B Coats are included.