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Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKET

Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKET is a historic place in South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1989, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 89002464.

South Portland, Cumberland County, MaineListed December 20, 1989NRIS #89002464★ National Historic Landmark
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Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKET

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What is Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKET?

United States lightship Nantucket (LV-112) is a National Historic Landmark lightship that served at the Lightship Nantucket position. She was the last serving lightship and at time of its application as a landmark, one of only two capable of moving under their own power. She served as the lightship for such notable vessels as the liners United States, Queen Mary, and Normandie.

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Listing details

Name
Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKET
City
South Portland
County
Cumberland County
State
Maine
Listed on the National Register
December 20, 1989
NRIS reference number
89002464
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.36104, -71.03510
When was Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKET listed on the National Register?

Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKET was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1989.

Where is Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKET located?

Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKET is located in South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine at approximately 42.36104, -71.03510. See the map above.

Is Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKET a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lightship No. 112, NANTUCKET is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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