Title
Aerial view of Godrevy Lighthouse built 1857 59
Subject
Lighthouse
Aerial Landsea
Anno
Description
Godrevy Lighthouse. Build on a small island in St Ives Bay in 1857-59. The first beacon was lit in March of 1859. The red--white flash is visible over a range of 17 miles. Staff was withdrawn from the lighthouse on 7 August 1934 when it was converted to a gas auto-flasher. An experimental wind-driven generator was tried in 1975.
Publisher
Morrab Library
Date
1980
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Identifier
BUILD 8.020
Coverage
St Ives Bay
Original Format
photo
Building Name
Godrevy Lighthouse
Period Costume
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