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Condition at this date:

Shape of tower in plan:

Form of tower:

Height from base to ventilator ball:

Height of focal plane
above mean high water:

Background of lighthouse as seen from sea:

Color of tower:

Color of tower/ how produced:

Tower connection:

Object for navigation:

Building materials:

General desc:

Wall thickness at base:

Wall thickness at parapet:

Diameter at base:

Diameter at parapet:

Kind of stairway and steps:

Number of landings:

Size of glass:

Number of windows and size of sash:

Number of doors:

Kind of foundation and depth below surface:

Character of soil surrounding the lighthouse:

Soil susceptibility:

Misc remarks:

Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

Southampton Shoal Light Station

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good

square

52' from tower platform (or basement floor)

52.5'

Foothills in distance

white, lead colored trimmings, brown roof, lantern, black.

paint

Tower projects from center of Keeper's dwelling

Bay

wood

2 story & basement frame structure surmounted by black cylindrical lantern on platform on 11 foundation cylinders. Cistern on 2nd story platform E'ly of dwelling.

9' 6"

winding stairs from basement to tower landing.

16 panes: 6 panes 10" x 15"; 2 panes 17" x 22"

6 windows altogether in tower below lantern.

Steel cylinder filled with concrete

Report Sections:

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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