Lighthouse Access

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Cape Hinchinbrook Light Station - 1926

Lighthouse Access

Landing on exposed sand & boulder beach, best at 1/2 tide or lower; concrete wharf above high water line spanning small creek. Supplies lifted from beach to wharf by means of stiff leg derrick & hoisting engine on wharf. rail tram from wharf up hill to station.

440 feet, 290 degrees

2 hoists of same size & make. 1 is located on wharf at landing & is operated in connection with the derrick; the other is located near the station & used for hauling supplies up the tram.

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