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Condition at this date:

Shape of tower in plan:

Form of tower:

Height from base to ventilator ball:

Height of focal plane
above mean high water:

Background of lighthouse as seen from sea:

Color of tower:

Color of tower/ how produced:

Tower connection:

Object for navigation:

Building materials:

General desc:

Wall thickness at base:

Wall thickness at parapet:

Diameter at base:

Diameter at parapet:

Kind of stairway and steps:

Number of landings:

Size of glass:

Number of windows and size of sash:

Number of doors:

Kind of foundation and depth below surface:

Character of soil surrounding the lighthouse:

Soil susceptibility:

Misc remarks:

Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

Ballast Point Light Station - 1933

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Square

31.15 feet

Rolling plateau, 300' elevation

White, Lantern black

Paint.

Connected to Asst. Keeper's Dwelling on S.E. corner of building.

Harbor entrance light for general & local navigation.

Wood, frame construction.

Square tower 2'-0" x 9'0". Frame construction.

Wooden, winding, square

34.5" x 36"

4- 10" x 14" x 10 Hs; 1 - 10" x 16" x 12 Hs

1 2'-8" x 6'-11.5"

17" foundation walls with brick footing.

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Premises | Lantern and Fixtures | Ventilators and Watchroom | Illuminating Apparatus | Closets and Storerooms

Lighthouse Access | Station Boat Info | Tools and Accessories | Light Vessel Specific | Inspection Reports

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