Flashback: Jewell Island, August 2014

A Thursday throwback to August 2014. Looking towards the depths of Casco Bay from one of the World War II-era submarine towers on Jewell Island.

Jewell Island, Continued

Looking north and east from the Jewell Island observation tower:

The Rita B., which offers fishing trips as well as harbor cruises and tours, was my transportation to the island:

Skyline from Jewell Island

Jewell Island offers a unique view of the Portland skyline if you bring a lens with some reach. I think the land in the foreground is the back side of Peaks Island. 

Halfway Rock Lighthouse

Here is a view of the Halfway Rock Lighthouse taken from Jewell Island. The lighthouse, currently up for auction, was completed in 1871 and is on the National Register of Historical Places. Its name comes from being located roughly halfway between Cape Elizabeth and Cape Small, the two ends of Casco Bay. 

Jewell Island - The Tower

Pictured here is the observation tower (the island's largest one) that provided my aerial views of Jewell Island:

Forest View

Looking down from the observation tower on Jewell Island:

Jewell Island - Towards the Sea

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, Jewell Island has a couple of old observation towers that are still standing which provide pretty amazing views of Casco Bay. Here is a shot from the taller tower looking towards the open water.

Jewell Island Campsite

I am slowly starting to sift through my photos from Jewell Island that I got last week. A quick and scenic ride on the Rita B. brought me out to this unique Casco Bay Island to watch the sunset and explore the old observation towers. Pictured below is one of the several campsites that are available to overnight visitors.