The Hannaford Electric Lighthouse.
This is an important invention, which, if it proves successful, is destined to revolutionize the lighthouse system of the world. Many competent engineers and electricians in New Zealand, who have examined the plant and working models, unhesitatingly declare their belief in the practicability of the scheme. The “Hannaford Light” invention embraces a number of improvements in the construction of cast-iron towers for beacons, or lighthouses, including windmill attachment for generating electricity, to be stored and used in the form of light for the lantern and of power to turn the wind mill in times of calm, and ring a bell during fogs. Mr. Hannaford, the inventor of the light, has worked it privately for some years before making it known to the world, until now it is as nearly perfect as possible. Not only are the foundations and frame-work designed with great care and skill, but the electric and other attachments are so devised as to be almost entirely automatic in their action.
I append the following extract from a communication in The New Zealand Herald of the 16th of April, 1890, written by William Anderson, civil engineer. Mr. Anderson is engineer to the city of Auckland^and stands High in his profession.
If you are a current subscriber,login hereto access this content.
If you would like to become a subscriber, please visit ushere.
