Clockwork Weight Pit: Ponce Inlet FL

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E. Henry
Photo Date:
2011.05.27
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Some lighthouse's were equipped with this feature. When the lenses were turned with a clockwork system, the descending weights could fall off their hook. This didn't happen very often, but when it did, they would land in these areas keeping people safe. The weights could be 50 pounds, 75, 100 or more. 

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r.krugler
Entered Date:
Apr 26, 2020

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