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Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database
Guard Island Light Station - 1910
Fog Signal General
Stevens improved fog-bell striker & 1200 lb bell operating weight 800 lbs, 3/8" steel wire cable 50' long.
ready for immediate service
Boston, George M. Stevens
1904
1 blow every 20 sec.
none
Bell hung from beam on N'ly face of tower on 2nd floor, clockwork placed on 2nd floor, weights passing thru to 1st floor.
attached to lighthouse
none required
Bell tower supports lantern
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