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The fourth Eddystone lighthouse in heavy seas

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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). Civil engineering. Shipping. Shipwreck.

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20,1Mo (3,1Mo) / 30,0cm x 16,8cm / 3543 x 1982 (300dpi)