Point Cabrillo Light (duplicate)
Chance Brothers Lighthouse
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Date of lens manufacture
1909
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Date of lighthouse construction
1909
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Country
United States
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Commissioning body
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Order of lens
3rd order
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Fixed or revolving lens
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Active/Inactive
Active
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Describe the character of light
Flashes 1 flash every 10 seconds
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Describe the lighthouses daymarks
White dwelling with black trim and red roof with white tower topped with black iron lantern room.
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Which aspects of the lighthouse (other than the lens) were manufactured by Chance brothers
none
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Describe the history of the lighthouse
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Current management body/ ports authority
North Cabrillo Light Keeper Association
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Historical preservation societies/manager/operator
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Have you experienced any affects of climate change on the lighthouse?
None known
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Observations on the condition of the lighthouse?
Excellent condition maintained by the Light Keepers Association.
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Is the site open/closed to the public
Open
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Is the tower open/closed to the public
Closed
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Latitude and Longitude
39.3485N -123.8272E
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On-site bookable accommodation available
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Associated web addresses
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Other details
The Fresnal lense was removed in 1935 and replaced by a 1000 watt electric light. In 1999 the Light Keepers Association reinstalled the original Fresnal lense and it is operating currently.
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Which resources did you use to research this lighthouses?
calighthousesociety.com lighthousefriends.com pointcabrillo.org
Where?
