We passed a large dragger which drags for shell fish and fish too.
View of Nash Light from the West side of the Island.
Who were the last light house keepers?
Nash Island's closed from April 1 to August 31.
We were landing on the island the first week of September 2012.
We were landing on the island the first week of September 2012.
Actually going ashore was more tricky than one would expect.
Here Steve appears to slip and slide over boulders covered with wet rock weed.
Here Steve appears to slip and slide over boulders covered with wet rock weed.
View of Nash Island Light House built in 1838.
Walking closer to the light houses entrance, this door caught my attention.
It looks like a early door.
Sometimes these types of four panels doors are referred to as Christian doors.
A Cross in the center and Bible leafs on either side.
Locks however are new.
Sometimes these types of four panels doors are referred to as Christian doors.
A Cross in the center and Bible leafs on either side.
Locks however are new.
Unexpected and unfortunately for us, we encountered here and there clumps of beautiful flowers with tiny pin point thorns which easy pricked the skin even through pants.
We would not be deterred by small challenges.
Our purpose was to explore, discover, and photograph what we saw on Little Nash Island .
Our purpose was to explore, discover, and photograph what we saw on Little Nash Island .
Nash Light House was at one time connected to the living quarters by an annex.
The whole dwelling was a series of building not untypical of earlier Maine farm houses.
The whole dwelling was a series of building not untypical of earlier Maine farm houses.
To accommodate this family size the house had to be pretty big. In 1947 however the Coast Guard destroyed all the standing buildings as well as the pier, except for the lighthouse.
Now the 24 ft. light stands in need of restoration. Friends of the Nash Lighthouse were inspired by Jenny's life.
Now the 24 ft. light stands in need of restoration. Friends of the Nash Lighthouse were inspired by Jenny's life.
Here is another view of the old foundation.
My first impression of the house's foundation was that it was very small.
Not the case, this dwelling was a large house which served a family of seven.
My first impression of the house's foundation was that it was very small.
Not the case, this dwelling was a large house which served a family of seven.
Original Structure
Photo by Steve Resotko
Steve Resotko estimated that the herd of sheep on the island to be around 40.
I wondering if Jenny Purington introduced sheep to the island.
Raising sheep on some of
Raising sheep on some of
Maine's Islands is practised today.
Joe Palmer and Steve Resotko sharing in exploration photography of Nash Island Light House.
Joe...Some really nice pics! Thanks for sending along your blog URL ... So good to see that you're still 'havin fun...! Best, Wes
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