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Portland Harbor Museum

A maritime museum, a working lighthouse, a 19th century fort and vistas of Casco Bay all on one campus. The museum is located on the grounds of historic Fort Preble overlooking beautiful Casco Bay. Its permanent exhibit of 19th century wooden shipbuilding includes sections of the South Portland built clipper ship, Snow Squall. Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is a few steps from the gallery entrance. Continue on a pleasant stroll past the ramparts of Fort Preble to view Casco Bay's 19th century granite harbor fortifications.

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Location	Southern Maine Tech College South Portland Maine 04106
Phone	207 799-6337
Email	info@portlandharbormuseum.org
Website	http://www.portlandharbormuseum.org/ Portland Ship Channel as seen from the Portland Harbor Museum campus. Fort Preble and Spring Point Ledge Light are in the foreground. Fort Gorges, a granite and brick fort begun shortly before the Civil War lies on the other side of the channel. We are located on the campus of Southern Maine Community College Fort Road, South Portland ME ...