Drum Point Lighthouse, Solomons, Maryland-Road Trip 2013 #56
Nov 19, 2013 18:05:53 #
Hexagonal, cottage type lighthouse.
Restored with living quarters.
Also, has fog bell with mechanical striker.
This lighthouse is part of the Calvert Marine Museum.
10 images.
Restored with living quarters.
Also, has fog bell with mechanical striker.
This lighthouse is part of the Calvert Marine Museum.
10 images.
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Nov 19, 2013 18:06:55 #
What an interesting lighthouse. Never saw one like that before. There are some nice ones on the Oregon coast too if you ever head west.
Nov 19, 2013 18:11:05 #
In Image 9, the handle attached to the gear:
I believe this is used to rewind the weights.
It would not remain attached while the striker is in use.
Also, the chain and weights extend thru at least two floors.
I believe this is used to rewind the weights.
It would not remain attached while the striker is in use.
Also, the chain and weights extend thru at least two floors.
Nov 19, 2013 18:13:59 #
Heirloom Tomato wrote:
What an interesting lighthouse. Never saw one like that before. There are some nice ones on the Oregon coast too if you ever head west.
I hadn't either.
Apparently, this was a popular design on the Chesapeake Bay.
The wife I plan to head out west next summer. So, we will be up in that area!
Pat
Nov 19, 2013 18:25:05 #
Nov 19, 2013 18:40:18 #
Chergibson
Loc: Abingdon , MD
Did you stop in St Micheal's, Md? There is another light house similar to Drum Point located there. Very picturesque little town on the Chesapeake. There is another one on display in the Inner Harbor in Baltimore as well.
Nov 19, 2013 19:19:08 #
Nov 19, 2013 19:20:00 #
Chergibson wrote:
Did you stop in St Micheal's, Md? There is another light house similar to Drum Point located there. Very picturesque little town on the Chesapeake. There is another one on display in the Inner Harbor in Baltimore as well.
We just saw a couple in Solomans.
Pat
Nov 20, 2013 06:55:35 #
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Nov 20, 2013 21:19:49 #
Beagleman and bcheary,
Thanks for taking a look and commenting!!
Pat
Thanks for taking a look and commenting!!
Pat
Nov 20, 2013 21:38:01 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Hexagonal, cottage type lighthouse.
Restored with living quarters.
Also, has fog bell with mechanical striker.
This lighthouse is part of the Calvert Marine Museum.
10 images.
Restored with living quarters.
Also, has fog bell with mechanical striker.
This lighthouse is part of the Calvert Marine Museum.
10 images.
Excellent series, very interesting. When the lighthouse was in use, I hope they had a bigger source of light than that bulb in #10. :lol:
Nov 20, 2013 21:54:22 #
tbell7D wrote:
Excellent series, very interesting. When the lighthouse was in use, I hope they had a bigger source of light than that bulb in #10. :lol:
I'm sure there was a different or better source of light. It was common to find a "weak" light so the lighthouses wouldn't be completely dark.
Thanks for commenting!
Pat
Nov 21, 2013 00:38:45 #
Drigby1
Loc: American Fork, UT
Probably just thought of this because of the diuretic I take. Bathroom?
Nov 21, 2013 06:32:25 #
Drigby1 wrote:
Probably just thought of this because of the diuretic I take. Bathroom?
I didn't see one......
Ah, the good ole days!! Outhouses and paper catalogs!
Thanks for looking and comments!
Pat
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