Bristol Ferry Lighthouse
Portsmouth, RI
DIFFICULTY: Easy
PLANTED: May 17, 2002
Email: mainetig@yahoo.com
Background
Quietly hidden under the northern side of the Mt. Hope
Bridge, the Bristol Ferry Lighthouse was commissioned
in 1855 to light the narrow passage between Mt. Hope
Bay and Narragansett Bay. In 1916, the light's
original wooden lantern was upgraded to an iron one
that was originally used in lighthouse in the Hudson
River. The light was also raised 6 feet from it
original height of 28 feet.
In 1927, the light was replaced by an automated light,
which was then made obsolete just 3 years later due to
the construction of the Mt. Hope Bridge and subsequent
discontinuation of the ferry service that connected
the East Bay to Aquidneck Island. In 1928, the
government removed the lighthouses light and the
property was sold. The light has remained in private
hands since that time. It most recently changed hands
again in 2000, when it sold for over $400,000.
(http://www.lighthouse.cc/bristolferry/history.html)
Clues
New - RI:Bristol Ferry Lighthouse Letterbox
3 messages in this thread |
Started on 2002-05-19
New - RI:Bristol Ferry Lighthouse Letterbox
From: "Tig" (mainetig@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-05-19 07:22:15 UTC-07:00
Re: New - RI:Bristol Ferry Lighthouse Letterbox
From: curiouscrane (curiouscrane@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-05-21 01:02:51 UTC
Great job, Tig! We went down there today after supper and were
excited to find that we were the first ones there. We liked
everything about it. How did you carve the stamp with such fine
details?
Curious Crane and Latte Man
-- In letterbox-usa@y..., "\"Tig\"" wrote:
> Bristol Ferry Lighthouse
> Portsmouth, RI
> DIFFICULTY: Easy
> PLANTED: May 17, 2002
> Email: mainetig@y...
>
> Background
> Quietly hidden under the northern side of the Mt. Hope
> Bridge, the Bristol Ferry Lighthouse was commissioned
> in 1855 to light the narrow passage between Mt. Hope
> Bay and Narragansett Bay. In 1916, the light's
> original wooden lantern was upgraded to an iron one
> that was originally used in lighthouse in the Hudson
> River. The light was also raised 6 feet from it
> original height of 28 feet.
>
> In 1927, the light was replaced by an automated light,
> which was then made obsolete just 3 years later due to
> the construction of the Mt. Hope Bridge and subsequent
> discontinuation of the ferry service that connected
> the East Bay to Aquidneck Island. In 1928, the
> government removed the lighthouse's light and the
> property was sold. The light has remained in private
> hands since that time. It most recently changed hands
> again in 2000, when it sold for over $400,000.
> (http://www.lighthouse.cc/bristolferry/history.html)
>
> Clues
> From the southern side of the Mt. Hope Bridge, turn
> onto Boyd's Lane, headed towards the Mt Hope Bridge
> on/off ramp of Rt 24. Before arriving at 24, turn
> left, across from Mello's Flower Center, turn onto
> Anthony Rd towards Common Fence Point. Follow Anthony
> Rd, past the Country Club, and under the railroad
> bridge. Go past VFW Post 5390, and take a left onto
> Common Fence Blvd. Follow Common Fence Blvd to a
> sharp left turn at the waters edge. Park here in a
> small dirt turnout with a blue trash can and "No
> Dumping" sign.
>
> Follow the path to the beach and proceed south. Take
> time to read about the Common Fence Point Salt Marsh
> Restoration project, and then jump over a small
> channel from the lagoon to the sea. This channel is
> not deep, or to wide even at high tide. At 26 paces
> to the south, you will find a well-weathered piece of
> granite guarding the beach. Standing at the bay side,
> sight a rock in the bank at 62 degrees magnetic.
> Under the southern corner, you will find that which
> you seek.
>
> Enjoy collecting some shells on the beach and the view
> of Mt. Hope Bridge and the lighthouse nestled beneath
> it. Once you have stamped in, please carefully
> re-hide the box from view and you can return to your
> car the same way you came. Continue to follow Common
> Fence Blvd to its end and take a right. At the next
> end of the road, turn left. At the end of this road
> you will find the Canvas Loft the VFW post you
> passed on the way in. Turn right here and you are
> back on Anthony Rd.
>
>
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excited to find that we were the first ones there. We liked
everything about it. How did you carve the stamp with such fine
details?
Curious Crane and Latte Man
-- In letterbox-usa@y..., "\"Tig\""
> Bristol Ferry Lighthouse
> Portsmouth, RI
> DIFFICULTY: Easy
> PLANTED: May 17, 2002
> Email: mainetig@y...
>
> Background
> Quietly hidden under the northern side of the Mt. Hope
> Bridge, the Bristol Ferry Lighthouse was commissioned
> in 1855 to light the narrow passage between Mt. Hope
> Bay and Narragansett Bay. In 1916, the light's
> original wooden lantern was upgraded to an iron one
> that was originally used in lighthouse in the Hudson
> River. The light was also raised 6 feet from it
> original height of 28 feet.
>
> In 1927, the light was replaced by an automated light,
> which was then made obsolete just 3 years later due to
> the construction of the Mt. Hope Bridge and subsequent
> discontinuation of the ferry service that connected
> the East Bay to Aquidneck Island. In 1928, the
> government removed the lighthouse's light and the
> property was sold. The light has remained in private
> hands since that time. It most recently changed hands
> again in 2000, when it sold for over $400,000.
> (http://www.lighthouse.cc/bristolferry/history.html)
>
> Clues
> From the southern side of the Mt. Hope Bridge, turn
> onto Boyd's Lane, headed towards the Mt Hope Bridge
> on/off ramp of Rt 24. Before arriving at 24, turn
> left, across from Mello's Flower Center, turn onto
> Anthony Rd towards Common Fence Point. Follow Anthony
> Rd, past the Country Club, and under the railroad
> bridge. Go past VFW Post 5390, and take a left onto
> Common Fence Blvd. Follow Common Fence Blvd to a
> sharp left turn at the waters edge. Park here in a
> small dirt turnout with a blue trash can and "No
> Dumping" sign.
>
> Follow the path to the beach and proceed south. Take
> time to read about the Common Fence Point Salt Marsh
> Restoration project, and then jump over a small
> channel from the lagoon to the sea. This channel is
> not deep, or to wide even at high tide. At 26 paces
> to the south, you will find a well-weathered piece of
> granite guarding the beach. Standing at the bay side,
> sight a rock in the bank at 62 degrees magnetic.
> Under the southern corner, you will find that which
> you seek.
>
> Enjoy collecting some shells on the beach and the view
> of Mt. Hope Bridge and the lighthouse nestled beneath
> it. Once you have stamped in, please carefully
> re-hide the box from view and you can return to your
> car the same way you came. Continue to follow Common
> Fence Blvd to its end and take a right. At the next
> end of the road, turn left. At the end of this road
> you will find the Canvas Loft the VFW post you
> passed on the way in. Turn right here and you are
> back on Anthony Rd.
>
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience
> http://launch.yahoo.com
Re: [LbNA] Re: New - RI:Bristol Ferry Lighthouse Letterbox
From: "Tig" (mainetig@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-05-21 04:10:01 UTC-07:00
I am glad you enjoyed it - I had a great time
designing and planing it. It really can be addictive
;o)
As for the stamp, I just use stadler erasers (in that
case) or somtimes the speedball pink stuff and carve
with speedball cutters. I am not all that artistic,
so I compose the stamp image on the computer from
pictures and clipart, and then transfer it to carve.
Happy boxing!
Tig
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designing and planing it. It really can be addictive
;o)
As for the stamp, I just use stadler erasers (in that
case) or somtimes the speedball pink stuff and carve
with speedball cutters. I am not all that artistic,
so I compose the stamp image on the computer from
pictures and clipart, and then transfer it to carve.
Happy boxing!
Tig
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience
http://launch.yahoo.com