Chandeleur Island
Chance Brothers Lighthouse
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Date of lens manufacture
1907
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Date of lighthouse construction
1848
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Country
United States
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Commissioning body
US Congress
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Order of lens
3rd order
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Fixed or revolving lens
Revolving
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Active/Inactive
Inactive
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Describe the character of light
Unknown
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Describe the lighthouses daymarks
Lattice tower since destroyed
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Which aspects of the lighthouse (other than the lens) were manufactured by Chance brothers
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Describe the history of the lighthouse
The Chance 3rd order clam shaped lens was installed in 1907. The lighthouse was damaged by Hurricane Georges in 1998 and Hurricane Katrina completely destroyed it in 2005.
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Current management body/ ports authority
NA
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Historical preservation societies/manager/operator
NA
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Is the site vulnerable to coastal erosion?
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Have you experienced any affects of climate change on the lighthouse?
No
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Observations on the condition of the lighthouse?
No longer there.
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Is the site open/closed to the public
Closed
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Is the tower open/closed to the public
Closed
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Latitude and Longitude
30°2′50″N 88°52′41″W
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On-site bookable accommodation available
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Associated web addresses
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Other details
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Chance Lighthouse Destroyed or Ruined
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Date of decommissioning of lighthouse
Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Unde?
