Illuminating Apparatus

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Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

Point Reyes Light Station - 1907

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not known

1867

no marks

1st

flashing white every 5 sec.

1 every 2 minutes

5 sec

1/ sec

Can be seen from due N to E by S on Pacific Ocean about 260 degrees.

yes

Iron frame 4' dia

Iron platform 6' dia surrounded by small brass rack

6" dia, 3' 6" long tapers at lower end to 4" made of copper held in place by 4 screws. Damper tube is 4" dia 30" long.

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