Lantern and Fixtures

Order of Lantern:

Shape of Lantern:

Diameter to glass:

Diameter in the clear:

Number of sides:

Type of bars:

Thickness of bars:

Height glazed:

Number of plates in height:

Number of plates each side:

Thickness of plates:

Size of plates:

Number of storm panes:

Unglazed side of lantern:

what bearings:

Construct Material Lantern:

Construct Material roof / cowl:

Ventilator / cowl:

Lightning spindle:

Desc of Lightning rod:

Balustrade:

Lantern doors:

Floor of lantern:

Watchroom doors:

Diameter parapet:

Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

Cape Arago Light Station - 1881

Lantern and fixtures

4th

5' 4"

1/4"

2' 8" x 2' 8"

none

iron

Dome is constructed of sheet copper

sheet copper

iron

Copper wire rope attached to spindle by a loop in end of the rope - it is led down from top of tower on an angle of 45 degrees & carried to moist ground.

Outside gallery is formed of cast iron plates supported by iron brackets & is enclosed with a wrought iron railing & cast iron posts.

Lantern doors are made of iron & fitted with suitable hinges & fastenings.

iron

Trap door in lantern floor. Hang on suitable hinges & fitted with a suitable handle.

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