Lantern:
Illuminating Apparatus:
Service Lamp:
Oil:
Service Lamp Burner:
Service Lamp Burner Level:
Plate Glass:
Lens Cover:
Lantern Curtains:
Carillon or Alarm Bell:
Rod Lamp:
Dwelling:
Stairway and Landing:
Inside of tower:
Glazing of Dwelling:
Improvements Needed:
Outhouses:
Boathouse:
Grounds:
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Cape Charles Light Station - 1867
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In very good condition in all respects
Clean, & in good condition in every particular
It was clean outside & inside. Glass chimney free from soot, smoke & stains. Damper & pipe in good order.
Specimen examined & found to be clear & clean.
Free from gummy or burnt oil, wicks were trimmed according to instructions.
It was found to be level.
Its condition was perfect.
Lens cover was on, was clean, is of linen sheeting & is hung up in watchroom when not in
use.
none
none
none
In admirable condition
clean
very good
In good condition
None needed as far as is known.
Very good; all neatly whitewashed
In good condition, but it is a long distance from the water.
In very neat condition. Appear to receive every requisite attention.
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Premises | Lantern and Fixtures | Ventilators and Watchroom | Illuminating Apparatus | Closets and Storerooms
Fog Signal General | Fog Signal Equipment | Dwelling | Asst. Keepers Dwellings | Water | Healthfulness
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Lens:
Lantern and Trap Doors:
Watch or Trimming Room:
Lucernes or Matches:
Heater:
Ventilation:
Dome:
No one is allowed to touch the lens improperly.
yes
None of the above mentioned articles were to be seen.
There were none of these things to be seen. Nothing so much out of place.
The keeper knows how to use the heaters.
Keepers know how to use the ventilators & how to air the bldg.
They were so painted. Lightning rod was in good order & led into the ground.
Equipment Care
Does Keeper Understand the Use and Care of:
Revolving Machinery:
Weight of Machine:
Screwjacks for Raising Machinery:
In good order; clock oil used for lubricating. There is a flash at intervals of 1 minute.
yes
Yes; in good condition. Keeper knows how to use them; it is as stated by the assistant, the principal keeper was absent.
Revolving Machinery Condition
Oil Room:
Oil Carriers:
In most excellent condition in all respects.
All in good condition & arranged in order for use.
Oil Room
Condition of:
Number of:
100 gallon oil:
50 gallon oil:
Small butts for Waste Oil:
Dripping Buckets:
Oil Tanks:
8
2
10
10, holding 900 gallons
Oil butts made according to regulation:
Oil butt covers: