Report for Sakonnett Point (Rhode Island) - 1887
| General |
| District: | 3rd |
| Inspector: | Lieut. John Millis, Eng'r 3rd Dist. |
| Location: | On Little Comorant rock mouth of Sakonnett River near Sakonnett Point, RI |
| Date of Report: | 01/14/1887 |
| Latitude: | 41° 25' 10" |
| Longitude: | 71° 12' 09" |
| Premises |
| Site: | |
| Date of Reservation: | |
| Date of Deed: | |
| Date of Permission: | |
| Date of Lease: | |
| Area of the Entire Site: | About 1/4 acre |
| Area Inclosed: | |
| Character of Soil: | Rock |
| Distance of tower from Nearest High-Water Mark: | 30' |
| Inclosures to Premises / Type of Fence: | None |
| Wharf or Landing on Premises: | None |
| Road to Land or Wharf Chararacter of and Distance: | None |
| Means to Reach Light Station: | By small boat from Sakonnett Point, 1/4 mile. |
| Distance to Nearest Road: | Nearest dirt road 1/2 mile; Nearest RR station 12 miles; Nearest steamboat landing 13 miles. |
| Distance to Post Office: | 4 miles |
| Distance to Village: | 4 miles |
| Facilities for Public Conveyance: | None |
| Facilities for Private Conveyance: | By team from Little Compton to Sakonnett Point 4 miles thence by small boat. |
| Means Used for Support of Lantern: | Iron pier 30' dia. |
| Number of Separate Lights: | 1 |
| First Built or Established: | 1884 |
| Last Rebuilt, Repaired, or Renovated: | New |
| Condition at This Date: | Good |
| Shape of Tower in Plan: | Circular |
| Form of Tower: | |
| Height from Base to Ventilator Ball: | 48' |
| Height of Focal Plane Above Mean High Water: | 70' |
| Background of Lighthouse as Seen from Sea: | Land |
| Color of Tower: | Red |
| Color of Tower/ How Produced: | Painted |
| Tower Connection: | One & the same bldg |
| Object of Navigation: | Entrance to Sakonnett River for harbor. |
| Building Materials: | Iron shell lined with brick & wood |
| General Description: | |
| Wall Thickness at Base: | 2' |
| Wall Thickness at Parapet: | 5/8" thickness & firm |
| Diameter at Base: | 22' |
| Diameter at Parapet: | 18' |
| Kind of Stairway and Steps: | Iron |
| Number of Landings: | 5 |
| Size of Glass: | 10.5" x 21" |
| Number of Windows and Size of Sash: | 5 - 2' x 4' 6" & 6 dead eyes |
| Number of Doors: | 1 |
| Kind of Foundation and Depth Below Surface: | Iron pier 30' dia. filled with Portland cement concrete resting on rock leveled off. |
| Character of Soil Surrounding the Lighthouse: | None |
| Soil Susceptibility: | No |
| Miscellaneous Remarks: |
| Lantern and Fixtures |
| Order of Lantern: | 4th |
| Shape of Lantern: | |
| Diameter to Glass: | 7' 7.5" |
| Diameter in the Clear: | |
| Number of Sides: | 10 |
| Type of Bars: | |
| Thickness of Bars: | |
| Height Glazed: | 3' 3/8" |
| Number of Plates in Height: | One |
| Number of Plates Each Side: | One |
| Thickness of Plates: | 3/8" |
| Size of Plates: | 27 3/8" x 36 3/8" |
| Number of Storm Panes: | None |
| Unglazed Side of Lantern: | None |
| What Bearings: | |
| Construction Material Lantern: | Cast iron |
| Construction Material Roof / Cowl: | Cast iron |
| Ventilator / Cowl: | Zinc |
| Lightning Spindle: | Iron |
| Description of Lightning Rod: | None |
| Balustrade: | Iron post, gas pipe rail on iron deck |
| Lantern Doors: | Iron on hinges |
| Floor of Lantern: | Iron |
| Watchroom Doors: | Wood on hinges |
| Parapet Diameter: |
| Ventilators |
| Location / Number: | Lower part of lantern |
| Ladders / Cleaning Arrangement: | Not needed |
| Curtain Hooks / Hanger: | Screwed in iron frame. |
| Watchroom |
| How is Watchroom Fitted: | Closet & ladder to lantern |
| How is Relief Called: | None |
| Where is Call System Led: |
| Illuminating Apparatus |
| Kind of Apparatus: | 3.5 hours. |
| Intensity in Candles: | |
| Name of Maker: | Sautter |
| Year Made: | |
| Marks and Number: | |
| Order of Apparatus: | 4th |
| Inside Diameter: | |
| Light Characteristic: | Fixed white for 30 sec followed during next 30 sec by 3 red flashes at intervals of 10 sec. |
| Time of Revolution: | |
| Flash Interval: | |
| Duration of Flash: | |
| Arc of Each Fixed Part: | Arc of fixed part in degrees, 90. |
| Number of Panels: | 8 |
| Number of Flash Panels: | |
| Arc of Each: | |
| Number of Elements in Central Drum: | |
| Number of Prisms Above Center Drum: | 8 |
| Number of Prisms Below Center Drum: | 6 |
| Does Apparatus Revolve?: | True |
| Is There a Revolving Belt?: | False |
| Revolving Panels: | |
| How Flash is Produced: | Whole lens revolves with 3 panels |
| Number of Vertical Elements Panel: | |
| Fixed Lens Covered: | |
| Pedestal: | Iron |
| Service Table: | Iron |
| Draft Tube Description: | Chimney |
| Revolving Machinery: | Clockwork with weights |
| Standby and Description: | |
| Chariot Float or Balls: | |
| Chariot Description: | |
| Length of Drop Tube: | 39' |
| Clock Weight: | |
| Length of Winding Time: | 3.5 hours. |
| Drive During Rewind: | |
| Machinery Protection: | In case with iron frame & glass sides. |
| Regulated: | By weights & governors. |
| Lens Protection: | |
| How Color is Produced: | Screens |
| Red Sectors Description: | |
| Where Color Attached: | |
| Form of Colored Glass: | |
| Lamp Description: | 4th order Hains |
| Type of Illuminant: | |
| Number of Spare Lamps: | 2 |
| Number of Spare Burners: | None |
| Candle Power: |
| Clock Cord Description |
| Revolving Cord: | |
| Size of Clock Cord: | |
| Length of Clock Cord: | |
| How Led: | Down thru 10" tube in center of tower. |
| Diameter and Length of Clock Drum: |
| Closets and Store Rooms |
| Tower Closet Use: | 1 on 1st, 3rd & 4th floors & 2 on 2nd floor built in wall or lining & fitted with shelves & doors. |
| Oil House Description: | In iron pier |
| Oil House Inside Dimension: | |
| Oil House Construction Material: | |
| Oil House Capacity: | 33 5-gal cans |
| Other (Describe): | In walls of pier |
| Suitability: | Dry & suitable |
| Dwelling |
| Location: | In tower |
| Coloring: | |
| Construction Materials: | Iron shell with brick & wood sheathing |
| Number of Rooms: | 4 rooms, watchroom & basement |
| Number of Dwellings: | |
| Heating Plant: | |
| Number of Keepers: | 1 |
| Furnished Quarters: | |
| NOT Furnished Quarters: | |
| Outhouses: | 1 |
| Outhouse Coloring: | |
| Paths and Walks: | None |
| Area Inclosed: | None |
| Area of Garden: | None |
| Area Timber or Shrubbery: | None |
| Cultivation Area Available: | None |
| Area Cultivated: | None |
| Character of Surroundings: | Surrounded by water |
| Stove, Maker: | |
| Stove, Size: | |
| Sink, Maker: | |
| Sink, Size: | |
| Pump, Maker: | |
| Pump, Size: | |
| Lamps: |
| Water |
| How Procured: | Rain |
| Quality: | Good generally |
| Quantity: | Considered ample |
| Injury Possible: | Not |
| Purity Precaution: | Filters |
| Tank Capacity: | About 8000 gals |
| Tank Material: | Brick & cement mortar. |
| Distilling Apparatus: | False |
| Distilling Manufacturer: | |
| Well Description: | |
| Well Diameter: | |
| Well Lining: | |
| Pump or Bucket: | Pump in sink |
| What Power Used: | |
| Distance from Dwelling: |
| Healthfulness |
| General Opinion: | Considered healthy |
| Diseases: | |
| Prevalency: | |
| Local Causes: | None |
| Recommended Improvements: |
| Miscellaneous |
| Access to Lighthouse: | Land on rock from small boat when not too rough. A crane is provided for hoisting provisions, coal etc from boat onto pier. |
| Distance and Direction: | |
| Miscellaneous Remarks: | In good order. |
| Tools And Accessories |
| Lantern Curtains: | 2 sets |
| Lens Covers: | 2 |
| Damper Tube and Key: | None |
| Spare Damper and Key: | None |
| Carillon for Overflow Pump: | None |
| Time Marker: | 1 |
| Gauge: | None |
| Spare Lamp Ready for Use: | 1 |
| Rod Lamp Ready for Use: | 1 |
| Curtain Hanger: | 1 |
| Heater: | None |
| Spare Lamp Cover: | None |
| Lamp Stand: | 1 |
| Mechanical Lamp Cords: | None |
| Revolving Machinery Cords: | 1 extra |
| Revolving Machinery Weights: | 1 set |
| Clutch: | 1 |
| Spare Fly Or Governor: | None |
| Gauge for Oil Cistern: | None |
| Feather Brushes: | 2 |
| Linen Towels: | 10 |
| Sponges: | 2 |
| Chamois Skins: | 1 |
| Scissors: | 2 |
| Chimney Filters: | None |
| Coupling Pliers: | None |
| Service Box and Implements: | 1 |
| Cleaning Materials: | 1 outfit |
| Keepers Aprons: | 4 |
| Wicks: |