Fog Signal General

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Point Wilson Light Station

Fog Signal General

12" steam whistle

A blast of 8 sec, with interval of 52 sec.

E and immediately in front of lighthouse. Point Wilson extends well into channel and is turning point for passing vessels and being very low is dangerous obstruction to vessels in thick weather.

100'

rain water from water sheds, stored in brick cistern.

plank walk.

1 story frame building 16' x 56' with addition of 16' x 20' divided into 4 rooms. Boiler room 6' x 27'; 2 fuel rooms 16' x 20' each; 1 storeroom 9' x 16'. Water sheds are 50 x 100'.

Salt water gauge 5/8" x 10.5"

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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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