Illuminating Apparatus

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central drum:

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central drum:

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central drum:

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Norwalk Island Light Station

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4th order F.V.R.F.

Henry LePaute

4th

Fixed varied by red flash.

2 minutes

45 sec.

15 sec

Fixed varied by red flashes at intervals of 1 minute, 315 degrees, Compass E x N 1/2 N by S'd to W x S 1/2 S

Flashes are produced by vertical panels revolving outside of fixed lens. 2 panels.

iron

none

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