Fog Signal General

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If whistle, siren or trumpet, Pressure at which blown:

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Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

Alcatraz Light Station - 1907

Fog Signal General

Gamewell, No. 3

Immediately if electric plant is in order; 5 to 8 minutes - started by hand

Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Co., NY

SE bell strikes 5 blows with silent interval of 10 sec btwn each stroke followed by silent interval of 25 sec. NW bell strikes 1 blow every 6 sec.

none

2 bells, one on each end of island, for passing vessels.

1 is 1300'; 1 is 450'

none needed

By walking around road.

SE bell house 14' x 12' x 8'. Roof projects over bell 7', fitted with 2 windows & tool closet. NW bell is same, but no roof extension. Towers are 30' high.

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