Point Judith Lighthouse, Rhode Island, Mechanical Animated Tide Clock
Everything Nautical is proud to present the Point Judith Lighthouse (RI) Animated Tide Clock. This stunning clock tracks the tide in true nautical fashion. While the dial counts away the hours between tide cycles below, the top is mechanically animated to show the changing sea level in real time. At high tide the water will sit at the edge of the coastline, and slowly lower to reveal the sandy beach below before beginning to rise again.
The Point Judith Lighthouse can be found on the west side of the entrance to Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, as well as the north side of the eastern entrance to Block Island Sound. The waters in this area are cold, foggy, and dangerous, and even with the presence of lighthouses has been home to many shipwrecks. This lighthouse was originally built in 1810, but only stood for five years before being completely destroyed by a hurricane. In 1816, it was replaced by a new 35-ft stone tower, this one with a revolving light. The current lighthouse, an octagonal tower made of granite, was officially erected in 1856. In 1871, by popular request, the fog horn was changed to a whistle that could be heard more distinctly over of the sound of the waves. The tower was officially automated in 1954. It remains active and necessary to safe travel in the are to this day.
TIn 1871, ship captains asked that Point Judith's fog signal be changed from a horn to whistle. This change distinguished the Point Judith light from the Beavertail Lighthouse, which used a siren to announce fog. A whistle could also be heard more distinctly over the sounds of the surf in the area. Point Judith Light was automated in 1954, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
A fun and whimsical addition to any room, this tide clock is hand-crafted right in New England. It works to track the tide anywhere that has two high and low tides per day and will run all year on a single AA battery. Choose from 3 different wooden frame colors (Navy, Black, and Gray), or upgrade to our Deluxe Mahogany Frame for added quality and class.
This functional piece will help turn any space into an ocean-side getaway. It also makes a great gift for the Captain in your life, no matter the occasion! Check out our complete collection of Nautical Tide Clocks – including more than 70 Mechanically Animated Clock Options – to find even more products that you will love! We carry something for every taste, every space, and every budget.
Product Details
- Dimensions: 6.5"W x 11"H x 2”D
- Choice of Frame Color - Navy, Black, or Gray
- Optional Upgrade for the Deluxe Mahogany Frame
- Precision Tide Movement
- Mechanically Animated Display
- Handcrafted in New England
- Powered by 1 AA Battery
- More Than 70 Nautical Images Available HERE
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