Title
Last seaborne relief of Bishop Lighthouse 1976
Subject
Lighthouse
Anno MWork
Description
Bishop Rock Lighthouse. 167-feet tall. Built 1887. Principal keeper "Andy" Bluer coming down in the 'bight' (being lowered on a rope) at the final relief by this method before the opening of the heli-pad service. He was being lowered into Mr G.P. Hicks's waiting launch, Lily of Laguna. July 1976.
(Member of Lighthouse crew being lowered on rope to relief boat controlled by me operating windlass.)
(Member of Lighthouse crew being lowered on rope to relief boat controlled by me operating windlass.)
Publisher
Morrab Library
Date
1976
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Identifier
BUILD 8.019
Coverage
Bishop Rock
Original Format
photo
Building Name
Bishop Rock Lighthouse
Period Costume
N
Individual Names
Andy Bluer