Report for Barbers Point Light Station (Hawaii) - 1916
| General |
| District: | 14th |
| Inspector: | F. A. Edgecomb |
| Location: | Southwesterly shore of the Island of Oahu, Ter. of Hawaii |
| Date of Report: | 02/17/1916 |
| Latitude: | 21° 17' 58" |
| Longitude: | 158° 06' 32" |
| Premises |
| Site: | Purchased by condemnation. |
| Date of Reservation: | 02/10/1912 |
| Date of Deed: | |
| Date of Permission: | |
| Date of Lease: | |
| Area of the Entire Site: | 5+ acres |
| Area Inclosed: | 4.3 acres inclosed with R. W. posts and 4 galv. wires. |
| Character of Soil: | |
| Distance of tower from Nearest High-Water Mark: | About 25 feet |
| Inclosures to Premises / Type of Fence: | |
| Wharf or Landing on Premises: | None. |
| Road to Land or Wharf Chararacter of and Distance: | |
| Means to Reach Light Station: | By train, Oahu Railroad & Land Co., to Gilbert #2, or by Govt. (County) road to Gilbert #2, thence 3 miles to Station. |
| Distance to Nearest Road: | |
| Distance to Post Office: | Nearest P. O. Ewa Mill, 6 miles. |
| Distance to Village: | |
| Facilities for Public Conveyance: | |
| Facilities for Private Conveyance: | |
| Means Used for Support of Lantern: | Conical coral tower, Upper section of reinforced concrete. |
| Number of Separate Lights: | 1 |
| First Built or Established: | About 1889, taken over by the US Govt. from Republic of Hawaii, Jan. 31, 1904 |
| Last Rebuilt, Repaired, or Renovated: | Repaired July 31, 1915 |
| Condition at This Date: | |
| Shape of Tower in Plan: | |
| Form of Tower: | |
| Height from Base to Ventilator Ball: | |
| Height of Focal Plane Above Mean High Water: | 43 feet. |
| Background of Lighthouse as Seen from Sea: | Low lying tree covered plain with gradual rising hills in background. |
| Color of Tower: | White |
| Color of Tower/ How Produced: | Whitewash. |
| Tower Connection: | Detached. |
| Object of Navigation: | Seacoast. for general & local navigation. |
| Building Materials: | Coral masonry & reinforced concrete. |
| General Description: | |
| Wall Thickness at Base: | |
| Wall Thickness at Parapet: | |
| Diameter at Base: | |
| Diameter at Parapet: | |
| Kind of Stairway and Steps: | Cast iron spiral stairway. Wrot iron spiral ladders. |
| Number of Landings: | |
| Size of Glass: | 10" x 12" & 12" x 14" |
| Number of Windows and Size of Sash: | 5, sash 13.5" x 15.5" - 15.5" x 18 5/8" |
| Number of Doors: | 1, 1.5" x 2' 6" x 6' |
| Kind of Foundation and Depth Below Surface: | |
| Character of Soil Surrounding the Lighthouse: | |
| Soil Susceptibility: | |
| Miscellaneous Remarks: | Sanitary water supply is a gravity system 3.5 miles long with 3,000 gallon supply tank at station. Intake is on Govt. road near plantation flume. |
| Lantern and Fixtures |
| Order of Lantern: | 4th, (not standard) |
| Shape of Lantern: | Cylindrical |
| Diameter to Glass: | 5' 11" |
| Diameter in the Clear: | |
| Number of Sides: | |
| Type of Bars: | Vertical |
| Thickness of Bars: | 1.25" |
| Height Glazed: | 3' 0" |
| Number of Plates in Height: | 1 |
| Number of Plates Each Side: | 1 |
| Thickness of Plates: | 1/4" |
| Size of Plates: | 27.5" x 36 1/8"; 2' 11-9/16" radius |
| Number of Storm Panes: | |
| Unglazed Side of Lantern: | None |
| What Bearings: | |
| Construction Material Lantern: | Cast iron sills, cornice & sash bars; Bronze glass stops. |
| Construction Material Roof / Cowl: | Sheet copper. |
| Ventilator / Cowl: | Sheet copper. |
| Lightning Spindle: | Bronze, platinum tipped. |
| Description of Lightning Rod: | |
| Balustrade: | Railing wrot iron. Floor concrete. |
| Lantern Doors: | Double, wooden, fitted to wooden frame & frame bolted to cast iron frame & set in concrete wall. |
| Floor of Lantern: | Concrete. |
| Watchroom Doors: | Open hatchway. |
| Parapet Diameter: |
| Ventilators |
| Location / Number: | 4 C. I. with brass screen in wall of lantern. |
| Ladders / Cleaning Arrangement: | None required. |
| Curtain Hooks / Hanger: | Wire hocks supported under bolt heads with 8 curtains in set. 2' 4" wide & 3' 7" long with brass rings for hanging. |
| Watchroom |
| How is Watchroom Fitted: | Double tank, 35mm I.O.V. apparatus with accessories. |
| How is Relief Called: | None. |
| Where is Call System Led: |
| Illuminating Apparatus |
| Kind of Apparatus: | 5' 45" |
| Intensity in Candles: | 37,000 c[ |
| Name of Maker: | Barbier, Benard & Turenne |
| Year Made: | Unknown |
| Marks and Number: | 410 |
| Order of Apparatus: | 4th |
| Inside Diameter: | 9.75" to mantle, 9" to reflector |
| Light Characteristic: | |
| Time of Revolution: | 5 seconds. |
| Flash Interval: | 1.1 & 3.7 seconds |
| Duration of Flash: | 0.1 second each flash |
| Arc of Each Fixed Part: | |
| Number of Panels: | 2 |
| Number of Flash Panels: | 2 |
| Arc of Each: | 90 degrees |
| Number of Elements in Central Drum: | 3 bulls eye |
| Number of Prisms Above Center Drum: | 6 |
| Number of Prisms Below Center Drum: | 4 |
| Does Apparatus Revolve?: | True |
| Is There a Revolving Belt?: | False |
| Revolving Panels: | |
| How Flash is Produced: | |
| Number of Vertical Elements Panel: | |
| Fixed Lens Covered: | |
| Pedestal: | |
| Service Table: | |
| Draft Tube Description: | None. |
| Revolving Machinery: | |
| Standby and Description: | |
| Chariot Float or Balls: | Balls |
| Chariot Description: | |
| Length of Drop Tube: | 23' 0" long & 12" dia. |
| Clock Weight: | 278 lbs. |
| Length of Winding Time: | 5' 45" |
| Drive During Rewind: | No. |
| Machinery Protection: | Metal case with glass doors. |
| Regulated: | By 2 bladed fan governor on vertical axis, regulated by alternating the pitch or angle of the fan blades. |
| Lens Protection: | Yes, Linen closth cover. |
| How Color is Produced: | |
| Red Sectors Description: | |
| Where Color Attached: | |
| Form of Colored Glass: | |
| Lamp Description: | Type B 35mm I.O.V. double tank. |
| Type of Illuminant: | Oil |
| Number of Spare Lamps: | 1 - 35mm "B" type lamp complete with fittings. |
| Number of Spare Burners: | |
| Candle Power: | 600 cp |
| Clock Cord Description |
| Revolving Cord: | 6/19 Galv Flex wire |
| Size of Clock Cord: | 7/64" |
| Length of Clock Cord: | 155 feet |
| How Led: | Vertically into weight box thru triple & up thru double sheaves end in eye in weight shaft cover plate. |
| Diameter and Length of Clock Drum: | 4" dia. 4" long |
| Chariot Balls |
| Balls Description: | Semicircular |
| Cage to Separate Balls: | False |
| Number of Balls: | 24 |
| Diameter of Balls: | 5/8" |
| Vapor Oil Lamp |
| Number of Wicks or Mantels: | 1 |
| Diameter of Outside Wick: | 35mm |
| Diameter of Mantel: | |
| Diameter of Circum Circle: |
| Closets and Store Rooms |
| Tower Closet Use: | None. |
| Oil House Description: | About 50' N W from tower. |
| Oil House Inside Dimension: | 5' x 7' x 7' |
| Oil House Construction Material: | Reinforced concrete. |
| Oil House Capacity: | 80 cans |
| Other (Describe): | Storehouse located approx 200' northerly of tower, 2 rooms approx 8' x 10' |
| Suitability: | Dry & suitable. |
| Dwelling |
| Location: | About 240 feet NW of tower |
| Coloring: | Medium brown walls; metalic brown roofs. |
| Construction Materials: | Wood. |
| Number of Rooms: | 4 rooms, closets, store & bath. |
| Number of Dwellings: | 2 |
| Heating Plant: | None. |
| Number of Keepers: | 1 in each dwelling |
| Furnished Quarters: | All. |
| NOT Furnished Quarters: | |
| Outhouses: | Storehouse & water closet. |
| Outhouse Coloring: | Storehouse brown; water closet white, lead trimming. |
| Paths and Walks: | None. |
| Area Inclosed: | |
| Area of Garden: | None. |
| Area Timber or Shrubbery: | |
| Cultivation Area Available: | None. |
| Area Cultivated: | None. |
| Character of Surroundings: | Sand & coral rocks. |
| Stove, Maker: | Jewel |
| Stove, Size: | 8-16 |
| Sink, Maker: | Cast Iron Enamel |
| Sink, Size: | 14" x 22" |
| Pump, Maker: | None. |
| Pump, Size: | |
| Lamps: | 1 L.H. table stand lamp. 2 L.H. hand lamps. |
| Assistant Keepers Dwellings |
| Location: | About 100 feet NE of tower |
| Coloring: | Mediumbrown walls; metalic brown roofs. |
| Construction Materials: | Wood |
| Number of Rooms: | 4 room & bath. |
| Heating Plant: | None. |
| Number of Keepers: | 1 |
| Outhouses: | Storehouse, water closet |
| Outhouse Coloring: | Storehouse, brown; WC, white with lead trimmings. |
| Paths and Walks: | None. |
| Area Inclosed: | |
| Area of Garden: | |
| Area Timber or Shrubbery: | |
| Cultivation Area Available: | None. |
| Area Cultivated: | None. |
| Character of Surroundings: | Sand & coral rock. |
| Stove, Maker: | Jewel |
| Stove, Size: | 8-16 |
| Sink, Maker: | Cast Iron Enamel |
| Sink, Size: | 14" x 22" |
| Pump, Maker: | None. |
| Pump, Size: | |
| Lamps: | 1 L.H. table stand lamp. |
| Water |
| How Procured: | Drinking water collected in concrete cisterns & R. W. tanks from dwelling roofs. |
| Quality: | Good. |
| Quantity: | Ample in wet season; sufficient at all times. |
| Injury Possible: | No. |
| Purity Precaution: | Tanks & cisterns covered, downspouts screened. |
| Tank Capacity: | 1-2700 gal tk, 1-1000 gal tk, 1-1800 gal cistern, 1-2700 gal cistern, 1-3000 gal tank. |
| Tank Material: | Redwood & concrete. |
| Distilling Apparatus: | False |
| Distilling Manufacturer: | |
| Well Description: | |
| Well Diameter: | |
| Well Lining: | |
| Pump or Bucket: | |
| What Power Used: | |
| Distance from Dwelling: |
| Healthfulness |
| General Opinion: | Excellent. |
| Diseases: | None. |
| Prevalency: | NO. |
| Local Causes: | No. |
| Recommended Improvements: | None. |
| Miscellaneous |
| Access to Lighthouse: | Govt. right of way from RR station Gilbert #1 on Oahu to reservation. Road in bad condition over rough coral rocks. |
| Distance and Direction: | |
| Miscellaneous Remarks: |