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Rare Pre 1930's FA-55 Lighthouse Foghorn

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    Posted 10 years ago

    tugboatgus
    (8 items)

    Approx. 150 lbs solid brass Foghorn. Made By Wallace & Tiernan Pre 1930,s. Powered by 16-24 volt. Audible range up to 3 nautical miles, on a nice day. Of course horn needs to be mounted at high elevation for further sound. Very amazing sound. The sound is a note of from 200 to 225 cycles frequency. This frequency was chosen to present the best operation mechanically, is distinctive, and carries well
    Under average conditions. Equivalent to a 2500lb. Bell mechanically struck under most conditions.

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    Comments

    1. SEAN68 SEAN68, 10 years ago
      stunning and Happy 4th and welcome to cw tugboatgus :)!!!
    2. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 10 years ago
      Not exactly an accessory for an alarm clock, but luv it.
    3. tugboatgus tugboatgus, 9 years ago
      Recently on TV show Pawn Stars
    4. GeodeJem GeodeJem, 9 years ago
      Makes a similar sound to the ex then!

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