Fog Signal General

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Carquinez Strait Light Station

Fog Signal General

1st class 6" siren operated by compressed air & timed by Crosby automatic device

10 minutes

2 minutes

3 sec blast every 27 sec.

all parts

Crosby automatic

Siren, 35 lbs

36'

SW 1/2 W

On E'ly side of entrance to Mare Island Strait & N side of Carquinez strait.

Adjoins lighthouse on SW'ly side.

From pipeline supplying dwelling

1 story wooden structure. 24' x 30' 8" with concrete floor supported by iron beams. Room is provided with workbench & locker with shelves for tools & supplies.

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