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Humboldt Bay Fog Station

Premises

Reservation. Frac. Sec 6, T4N, R1W Humboldt mer., Dec 27, 1859; Lots 3&4, T5N, R1W Humboldt Mer.

08/29/1871

varies on account of action of seas

About 1/2 acre (around dwelling)

sand

300' & may increase by deposit of sand.

No general inclosure to reservation, but a small area around Keeper's dwellings is inclosed with 4' picket fence

Small wharf, 17' x 32' is located about 600' from signal & is now about 180' from mean low water line on W shore

Planked tramway on piles about 600' from signal.

By launch or boat from Eureka USLHE dock 1/2 mile N of signal, then by walking over dry sand.

About 2mi to Bucksport RR station on NW RR, Eureka wharf 4 miles.

5 miles

Launch hire or ferry boat Eureka to Samoa & walk to signal on beach, 4 miles.

Launch hire about 4 miles.

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Premises | Lantern and Fixtures | Ventilators and Watchroom | Illuminating Apparatus | Closets and Storerooms

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