Title
View of the Tater-du Lighthouse looking west from Dorminack land, near Lamorna.
Description
Tater Du Lighthouse - ‘The name Tater Du comes from the Cornish ‘torthel du’ meaning black loaf. The name presumably refers to the dark bulge of greenstone cliffs on which the lighthouse now stands (Cornishbird).
The Lighthouse was built in 1965, after the tragic loss of 11 lives on the cargo ship Antonio which ran around in 1963.
The Lighthouse is automatic and is part of the Trinity house, Lighthouse authority.
The Lighthouse was built in 1965, after the tragic loss of 11 lives on the cargo ship Antonio which ran around in 1963.
The Lighthouse is automatic and is part of the Trinity house, Lighthouse authority.
Date
1950-1986
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Type
Photograph
Identifier
DW.5
Coverage
Minack / Dorminack land, near Lamorna.
Physical Dimensions
148x100mm