AnnualReport-1929 — Page 118

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13.—Lighthouses and Signal Stations.

GAP ROCK Lighthouse.

During 1929 a total number of 1,166 vessels were signalled and reported including 144 by Flash lamp.

4,125 messages, including meteorological observations for the Observatory, were sent by telegraph, 854 messages were received (26 by wireless) including weather reports.

Telegraphic communication was interrupted for 16 days 13 hours.

There were 78 hours and 30 minutes of fog, and fog signals were fired 490 times.

The fortnightly reliefs were delayed 6 times owing to bad weather.

WAGLAN Lighthouse.

During 1929, 4,131 vessels were signalled and reported including 1,165 by Flash lamp.

4,018 messages including meteorological observations for the Royal Observatory were sent by telegraph and 10 by wireless.

915 messages were received by telegraph and 18 by wireless including weather reports.

Telegraphic communication was maintained throughout the year.

There were 363 hours 40 minutes fog.

The Diaphone fog signal was sounded for 380 hours.

The relief was delayed owing to bad weather on 2 occasions.

GREEN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE AND SIGNAL STATION.

During 1929, 1,564 vessels were signalled and reported.

366 messages were sent and 46 were received.

Aga lights (including Green Island) are now 17 in number and have worked accurately and continuously throughout the year.

The Beckwith Bell fog signal has worked satisfactorily throughout the year.

KAP SING LIGHTHOUSE.

This station has been regularly inspected and has worked satisfactorily throughout the year.

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D.14 13.—Lighthouses and Signal Stations. GAP ROCK Lighthouse. During 1929 a total number of 1,166 vessels were signalled and reported including 144 by Flash lamp. 4,125 messages, including meteorological observations for the Observatory, were sent by telegraph, 854 messages were received (26 by wireless) including weather reports. Telegraphic communication was interrupted for 16 days 13 hours. There were 78 hours and 30 minutes of fog, and fog signals were fired 490 times. The fortnightly reliefs were delayed 6 times owing to bad weather. WAGLAN Lighthouse. During 1929, 4,131 vessels were signalled and reported including 1,165 by Flash lamp. 4,018 messages including meteorological observations for the Royal Observatory were sent by telegraph and 10 by wireless. 915 messages were received by telegraph and 18 by wireless including weather reports. Telegraphic communication was maintained throughout the year. There were 363 hours 40 minutes fog. The Diaphone fog signal was sounded for 380 hours. The relief was delayed owing to bad weather on 2 occasions. GREEN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE AND SIGNAL STATION. During 1929, 1,564 vessels were signalled and reported. 366 messages were sent and 46 were received. Aga lights (including Green Island) are now 17 in number and have worked accurately and continuously throughout the year. The Beckwith Bell fog signal has worked satisfactorily throughout the year. KAP SING LIGHTHOUSE. This station has been regularly inspected and has worked satisfactorily throughout the year.

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D.14 13.-Lighthouses and Signal Stations. GAP ROCK Lighthouse. During 1929 a total number of 1,166 vessels were signalled and reported including 144 by Flash lamp. 4,125 messages, including meteorological observations for the Observatory, were sent by telegraph, 854 messages were received (26 by wireless) including weather reports. · Telegraphic communication was interrupted for 16 days 13 hours. There were 78 hours and 30 minutes of fog, and fog signals were fired 490 times. The fortnightly reliefs were delayed 6 times owing to bad weather. WAGLAN LIghthouse. During 1929, 4,131 vessels were signalled and reported in- cluding 1,165 by Flash lamp. 4,018 messages including meteorological observations for the Royal Observatory were sent by telegraph and 10 by wireless. 915 messages were received by telegraph and 18 by wireless including weather reports. year. Telegraphic communication was maintained throughout the There were 363 hours 40 minutes fog. The Diaphone fog signal was sounded for 380 hours. The relief was delayed owing to bad weather on 2 occasions. GREEN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE AND SIGNAL STATION. During 1929, 1,564 vessels were signalled and reported. 366 messages were sent and 46 were received. Aga lights (including Green Island) are now 17 in number and have worked accurately and continuously throughout the year. The Beckwith Bell fog signal has worked satisfactorily throughout the year. KAP SING LIGHTHOUSE, This station has been regularly inspected and has worked satisfactorily throughout the year.

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D.14

13.-Lighthouses and Signal Stations.

GAP ROCK Lighthouse.

During 1929 a total number of 1,166 vessels were signalled and reported including 144 by Flash lamp.

4,125 messages, including meteorological observations for the Observatory, were sent by telegraph, 854 messages were received (26 by wireless) including weather reports.

Telegraphic communication was interrupted for 16 days 13

hours.

There were 78 hours and 30 minutes of fog, and fog signals were fired 490 times.

The fortnightly reliefs were delayed 6 times owing to bad weather.

WAGLAN LIghthouse.

During 1929, 4,131 vessels were signalled and reported in- cluding 1,165 by Flash lamp.