 Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island
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10/25/03 09:29 PM
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MtnHkr
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Here are a few pictures of Bristol Ferry Light taken today.    This light was deactivated in 1929, yet it amazes me how well it has been taken care of through the years. This would make an excellent gift some year for all members of Harbour Lights. Just the right size too! Bert 
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No mountain is too tall if your first step is belief. -Anonymous
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Re: Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island
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10/25/03 10:35 PM
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Dave H
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This is a nice looking little light, Bert. It sure does appear to be in very good shape, at least outside. I hope that someone trims those trees back before they start to cause problems for the building. Looks like you had a prettier day than we did!
Dave
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Re: Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island
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10/26/03 03:36 PM
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Bob M
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It also appears you had a favorable tide to get those great shots, Bert! I hope you dug a few clams while the tide was out. Bob
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Re: Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island
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10/27/03 12:05 AM
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Tammy Wolfe
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Nice photos of this light. Looks like you had a beautiful day. It was cold and cloudy in Lake Elmo, Minnesota yesterday and today.
Tammy
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Re: Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island
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10/27/03 02:18 AM
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MrsTLC
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Like your pictures Bert... Ruthie
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Re: Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island
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10/27/03 09:29 AM
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A bit of history about the Bristol Ferry Light.
The lantern room on this lighthouse came from the old Rondout Lighthouse in Kingston, NY after the new (present day) Rondout Lighthouse was built.
In 1916, the iron lantern and deck were dismantled from the old lighthouse and shipped to Bristol, Rhode Island, where it was used to replaced the original wooden lantern and deck, which had fallen into disrepair.
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Re: Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island
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10/27/03 09:37 AM
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Shirin
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Thanks for sharing your photos! Looks like it was a great day. Hope to make it to this light at some point soon myself.
Shirin
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Re: Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island
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10/27/03 12:39 PM
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Dave H
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Interesting tid-bit of history, Mike. Thanks for the info.
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Re: Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island
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10/27/03 12:42 PM
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MtnHkr
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Thanks for that info, MIke! That's what makes this forum such a wonderful place. Someone, somewhere has something to share about lighthouses and more. Bert
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No mountain is too tall if your first step is belief. -Anonymous
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Re: Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island
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10/27/03 02:13 PM
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Lorie Roe
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Very nice pictures Bert. The forums are a great source of information. Thanks for Mike's input.
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Re: Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island
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10/27/03 07:10 PM
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seagirt
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Nice photos and tidbit! 
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