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| Picture No | 10216601 |
| Date | 1847 |
| Description | Point de Galle Lighthouse, Ceylon 1847 |
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Lighthouse intended for the Point de Galle, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The lighthouse was built out of cast-iron plates, secured by nuts, bolts and iron cement. Prior to transport to Ceylon, it was erected on the site of it's builders, Messrs. Robinson, Engineers, of Pimlico; as can be seen in the image.
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| Source | The Illustrated London News, 2 January 1847 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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