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Title: Mariners Beware in bold; background image of lighthouses

Maine boasts more than 70 lighthouses—an indication of the over 3,400 miles of shoreline that weaves in and out of craggy cliffs and cobble beaches along this rugged coast. Built on rocky promontories and offshore islands, the lighthouses have warned mariners of navigational hazards and beckoned them home since the 1800s. Then, waters bustled with ships carrying granite, lumber, and fish to distant ports and bringing goods back to Maine. Today, these lights signal to lobster boats, sailing schooners, tour boats, and cruise ships. Each light has a unique light pattern and color, allowing mariners to identify their location based on the light’s “fingerprint.”

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Acadia National Park, Code: ACAD

Acadia National Park, Maine
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