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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

Carquinez Strait Light Station

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excellent

square

rectangular

47' 9"

55' 7"

cream color with white trimmings

paint

attached to keepers dwelling

For local navigation of bay & channels thru Carquinez & Mare Island straits

wood

14' sq.

wooden

Landings on 2nd & 3rd floors.

1st floor: 10" x 16"; 2nd & 3rd floors: 10" x 15"

4 - 2' 9 5/8" x 5' 5" x 1 3/4" - 12 lights; 2 - 2' 9 5/8" x 5' 9" x 1 3/4" - 12 lights.

3 outside; 5 inside

Piles 100 to 100' long.

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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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