Tidepieces - Race Point Provincetown Cape Cod Massachusetts - Tide Clock - NAVY

Handcrafted by local artisan, Alan Winick, this tide clock has the image of Race Point Light in historic Provincetown, Massachusetts, with a harbor tide that rises and falls as the actual tide in your location goes from high to low. Race Point Light was first established in 1816 and the original light was a 25 foot rubblestone tower that featured one of the earliest rotating beacons.  In 1858 the light received a 4th order Fresnel lens and in 1874, a second keeper's quarters. After significant deterioration of the original tower, it was replaced in 1876 with a 45-foot tall cast iron tower lined with brick and equipped with a Fresnel lens. The original keeper's stone house was removed and replaced with one made of wood In 1960 the larger keeper's house was removed and the other house updated. In 1972 the light was automated. In 1995, the keeper's house was again updated and overnight stays were offered in the rooms. Currently, the facility is operated by both a solar electrical system and a wind turbine back-up generator. Operation of the site is managed by the American Lighthouse Foundation and tours are available on the first and third Saturdays from June until October. Both the Keeper's House and the Whistle House are available for overnight rental. Tide clock has a blue wood frame with dual faced clock. Bottom of clock provides the traditional tide clock showing current tide. Dial provides hours to high tide and to low tide. Top of clock is what makes this time piece truly unique.  A mechanically animated display of the waterline of the Herring Cove and the Atlantic Ocean rises and falls as the tide goes from high to low. Clock measures 11-in H x 6-1/2-in W x 2-in D Can be displayed free standing or on a wall. Construction: Wood frame, plastic, paper and metal housing. Uses one AA battery - not included. Ships in a gift box with instructions.  Artisan limited warranty: 3 years See the complete Tidepieces Collection