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After a new electric fog horn was installed the entire Whistle house and contents was bulldozed under. |
The Model of the Whisle House in our Museum |
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The two compressors were run by two diesel engines. When one wasn't being used the belts were unhooked and the other engine would run. The engines also ran a small generator to electrical needs of the point. |
The compressed air was stored in a tank. A cam was used to send short bursts of air to the horn. This lighthouse station is known for its one blast of the horn every 30 seconds. |
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To hear the voice of Mr. Lloyd Leavitt If the button doesn't repond you will have to download shockwave to you browser.
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Files from an interview with Lloyd Leavitt You will need Quicktime to view these movies properly. Since they are large it's best to right click their link and click "Save" to download them to your computer. (Thanks to Charlotte Hill for taking the video) |
Lloyd Leavitt 1st movie Lloyd Leavitt 2nd movie Lloyd Leavitt 3rd movie Lloyd Leavitt 4th movie |
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All pages ?Green's Point Lighthouse Association - L'Etete, New Brunswick, Canada.
: Green's Point Lighthouse, Interpretive Centre/Museum, Rental Cottage
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