Beavertail Fog Bell (1829) -Model

Beavertail was the first Lighthouse in America using a bell for a fog signal. Constructed in 1829 the 600 lb bell on top of a 12' tower was located nearby the existing 1749 lighthouse foundation.
The remains of the 1829 fog bell foundation are still visible next to the present fog signal within the chain-link wire fence.
Complete with a wind-up drum mechanism inside the tower, a hammer struck the bell 10 times per minute when activated.
This model was built by Varoujan Karentz following specifications written in 1829 by Christ, Ellery "Collector, Superintendent of Light-Houses"