The fourth Eddystone lighthouse in heavy seas
The fourth Eddystone lighthouse in heavy seas. Built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, which claimed up to 50 ships a year. Built by the English civil engineer John Smeaton (1724-1792) beginning in 1756 it was in operation for 127 years. Engraving from The Gallery of Nature and Art by the Rev. Edward Polehampton (London, 1814)
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World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
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