Fog Signal General

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New Dungeness Light Station

Fog Signal General

12" steam whistle

Gives a blast of 6 sec & 3 sec at intervals of 12 & 39 sec.

430' NE from keeper's dwelling. Spit extending as it does, 5 miles into Straits, makes it dangerous point in thick weather.

430'

Water for fog signal caught from roof of shed constructed for purpose having an area of 6504'. Water stored in 2 brick cisterns, 1 is 18' diameter x 8' 9" deep capacity = 16700 gals, 1 is 27' 6" diameter x 7' 3" deep cap'y = 19,751 gals. Total capacity = 36, 451 gals

Plank walk connects it with lighthouse

Bldg is a 1-story frame - roof shingled - divided into 4 rooms. Boiler room is 26' x 16'; 2 fuel rooms 20' x 16'; 1 storeroom 16' x 10'

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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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