John Smeaton
Title

John Smeaton

Caption

John Smeaton (1724-1792) English civil engineer born at Austhorpe near Leeds, Yorkshire. In the background of the portrait is the third lighthouse on the Eddystone Rock in the English Channel off Plymouth, Devon, which he constructed between 1757 and 1759. He also carried out researches into the mechanics of windmills and waterwheels, and made improvements to the Newcomen steam engine. From "The Gallery of Portraits", Vol II, by Charles Knight (London, 1833). Stipple engraving.

Date

18th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07111_009373P

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Rights managed

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