Monhegan Island

Monhegan Island is 12 miles off the coast of Boothbay, accessible only by boat. Passenger ferries make a daily trip for tourists from two locations on the mainland: Boothbay and Port Clyde.

It's a walkable island, no cars, few residents (less than 100) and about as picturesque as it gets. It has a lighthouse, a rugged coastline and several eating establishments all within its 1 and 1/2- by 3/4-mile size.

The Barnacle is the first eating establishment one sees after leaving the boat. There are several eating choices on the island.

Am pretty sure this was an art class being held.

Across the bay from Monhegan is Manana Island. It's uninhabitable except for one house and, on the opposite side from Monhegan, a Coast Guard Station. One gal on the boat was confident she saw chickens roaming the yard near the house. In addition to the home is this picturesque shed, though I'm sure the owners don't see it as such. And then there's the staircase going down to the water. We marveled at how many times in a week they must use the stairs: to go across to Mongehan to get (very limited) groceries? To get their mail? Yet, it's interesting that the stairs go to the shed and not to the house. Maybe they're not stairs afterall???

The Balmy Days II passenger ferry was our transport to and from Monhegan Island.

For a nominal fee we were given the chance to take a half-hour tour completely around Monhegan Island. The next few shots were taken from the boat.

On Nov. 5th 1948, the D.T. Sheridan, a tugboat, grounded on the rocks due to a heavy fog. The hull was left on site at Lobster Cove and, even today, pieces of the hull can be found scattered among the rocks.

Monhegan's rugged coastline. Special effects were added to this photo.

Ram Island Lighthouse, seen in Boothbay Harbor on our cruise to Monhegam.Ram Island Light is located off the mainland of Boothbay on an island by the same name. This is one of many Ram Islands in Maine,. It marks the entrance to Boothbay Harbor and the Damiscotta River. Funding of $5,000 was appropriated for the building of Ram Island Light in 1837.

Ram Island Lighthouse

Burnt Island Lighthhouse is Maine's second oldest surviving lighthouse. It was built in 1821 and nothing has changed since. It sits on an island by the same name and can be seen from points on Boothbay. (Portland Head is the oldest lighthouse in Maine.)

An unfortunate accident, this sailboat had just run aground in Boothbay Harbor.

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