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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

Great Wicomico River Light Station - 1889

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good

hexagonal

43.5'

Superstructure white. Lantern black. Roof & superstructure brown

painted

in one

Bay light to mark entrance to Great Wicomico River

wood & iron

Iron ladders to main deck, wooden spiral stairway to lantern.

10" x 18 5/8" & 12" x 18"

2 twin & 1 single, 2 or 3 lights.

Screwpile foundation penetrating about 13'.

5 windows in main dwelling, sash 12 lights glass 10" x 14";Doors in main dwelling upper panels glass 20 1/4" x 10", 1/4" plate; leading to 2nd story 20 1/4" x 9"; 2nd story to lantern 16 1/4" x 9"

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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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