Illuminating Apparatus

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central drum:

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central drum:

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central drum:

Does Apparatus revolve?:

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Fixed lens covered:

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Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

St. George Reef Light Station

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Henry LePaute, Paris

1892

No. 19C

1st

6' 4"

flashing alternately red & white.

3 minutes

10 sec

5 sec

Illuminates the entire horizon

24, 12 below, or in low section & 12 in top section.

Yes

Base of pedestal resting on iron floor in watchroom is similar to clockwork for revolving apparatus.

Circular structure surrounding pedestal

Cast steel 7" dia., leads thru upper metal ring of lens, fastened to spider band w/ 3 lugs & set screws movable for adj. Connected to this is a tube provided w/ damper attach. On top of spider band & above 7" tube is sheet iron tube 6" dia. to carry gases to vent.

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