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

 

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Point No Point Washington Light Station

Fog Signal General

Bell struck by machinery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 blow every 10 sec.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E of lighthouse tower. Special object of signal is to warn passing vessels of their approach to spit. This spit extends well out into channel, making it necessary for passing vessels to change their course at this point.

 

50'

 

 

 

plank walk

 

Bell tower is open frame work. Top of tower is enclosed for machinery. Bell tower is 18' sq. at base 5, 6" sq. at top.

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