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Every window inside the tower needed to be washed clean every morning, most likely with a vinegar solution.15
Outside the latern windows needed to be cleaned as well.1870
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As well, the exterior latern chamber windows needed to be cleaned on regular basis, as salt spray deposits would leave spots on the tower windows. During winter snow storms the attendant on duty would have to ensure that the tower windows were free of snow and ice.17
Side plan view of lamp.1843
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Shaping a parabolic mirror.1843
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Keeping the light.9 April 2004
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The mechanism is a simple clock.1843
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Winding the clockwork mechanism.1870
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Melissa is winding up the clockwork mechanism, this will keep the light revolving for two hours. This task was performed from sundown to sunrise, every two hours.23
Side view of clockwork mechanism.1843
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Plan of gear bed of clockwork mechanism.1843
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The clockwork mechanism.1843
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It is this gear bed which actuates the light apparatus. It is an escarpment mechanism. This is what keeps the lights rotating at their assigned frequency. The lightkeeper must also be a bit of a tinker, in order to keep the clock running on time. Each lightstation is assigned an individual flash, which is recorded in the International Lighthouse Lists book.27
Codebook.1895
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