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Notes:
The original lighthouse on Dochet Island was rebuilt in 1901. The 1901 lighthouse was accidentally burned down in 1976.
Height of Focal Plane: 77
Characteristic and Range: Fixed white light interrupted by three seconds darkness every 30 seconds (1931), visible for 10 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: Wooden lantern on roof of keeper's quarters.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1857
Date Automated: 1957
Optics: 1857: Fifth order Fresnel lens.
Fog Signal: Bell, one stroke every 15 seconds (1931)
Current Use: Destroyed.
Keepers: Frank N. Jellison (1905-1909), Charles A. Kenney (c. 1923-1930), Elson Small (1930-1946), Everett W. Quinn (1949-1954).
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