Fog Signal General

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If whistle, siren or trumpet, Pressure at which blown:

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Mare Island Light Station

Fog Signal General

Gamewell fog bell striking apparatus No. 2 machine.

1 minute

Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Co., NY

Bell struck by machinery every 10 seconds.

none

On S end of wharf. Est. to guide by sound during foggy weather navigating in & out of San Pablo Bay, Mare Island Strait & Carquinez Strait.

200' S of lighthouse

path & steps to wharf.

Small frame house painted white, lead color trimmings, shingled roof painted red, window & door on W side. Bell outside of house proper, with roof extending over bell. Weights supported by 2 wooden uprights.

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