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... two evenings , but an abstract of the whole is given consecutively . 2 Vide Minutes of Proceedings Inst . C.E. , vol . xxvi . p . 477 , et seq . Messrs . Chance , of Birmingham , having engaged the 2 LIGHTHOUSE APPARATUS AND LANTERNS .
... two evenings , but an abstract of the whole is given consecutively . 2 Vide Minutes of Proceedings Inst . C.E. , vol . xxvi . p . 477 , et seq . Messrs . Chance , of Birmingham , having engaged the 2 LIGHTHOUSE APPARATUS AND LANTERNS .
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... the heat . 2 Mr. Brebner has furnished the Author with a description of this instrument , which is given in the Appendix , p . 31 . France , the first application being at the Pointe de 12 LIGHTHOUSE APPARATUS AND LANTERNS .
... the heat . 2 Mr. Brebner has furnished the Author with a description of this instrument , which is given in the Appendix , p . 31 . France , the first application being at the Pointe de 12 LIGHTHOUSE APPARATUS AND LANTERNS .
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... given to pass underneath , as shown in Fig . 42 , Plate 4. In fixed lights illuminating the whole horizon , access can be had through a man - hole in the service table . Revolving lights are made of eight , twelve , sixteen , and twenty ...
... given to pass underneath , as shown in Fig . 42 , Plate 4. In fixed lights illuminating the whole horizon , access can be had through a man - hole in the service table . Revolving lights are made of eight , twelve , sixteen , and twenty ...
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... the Fifth Order , which has considerably increased the intensity of light . In most of the Scotch lighthouses , there is a larger consumption of oil than is given in the above table , LIGHTHOUSE APPARATUS AND LANTERNS . 27.
... the Fifth Order , which has considerably increased the intensity of light . In most of the Scotch lighthouses , there is a larger consumption of oil than is given in the above table , LIGHTHOUSE APPARATUS AND LANTERNS . 27.
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... given in Fig . 48 , Plate 5 . The French mechanical lamps also give excellent results . The oil , in both cases , is forced over the burner by pumps , which are worked by clockwork placed underneath and driven by a weight . The high ...
... given in Fig . 48 , Plate 5 . The French mechanical lamps also give excellent results . The oil , in both cases , is forced over the burner by pumps , which are worked by clockwork placed underneath and driven by a weight . The high ...
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