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Granite Island Light Station

Fog Signal General

Fog bell, mounted in wood skeleton tower.

Cast by J. Bernhard & Co., Philadelphia

1856

Struck by hammer every 12 seconds

none

Bell hung on top of skeleton wood tower, 9.5' sq. at top, 15' sq. at base; Upper part enclosed containing striking apparatus. Wood step ladders lead to bell. Wood canopy over bell.

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