Premises page 2

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

Bridgeport Harbor Light Station

Premises page 2 of 2

good

octagonal

to focal plane, 34' 6"

57' 6" mean low water

Town of Bridgeport

white

painted

Tower surmounts Keeper's dwelling & forms a part.

For harbor & channel - Local purposes

Principally of wood

3.5"

8' 2" where connected with dwelling

6' 10 3/4"

Stairway in tower wooden

12 x 8"

2; 3' 8" x 1' 7"

Screwpiles driven into soil to depth of 10'.

Report Sections:

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

Supplemental Reports

Return to Bridgeport Harbor Main Page

Return to Connecticut Menu

Return to States Menu

Premises page 1