Spit Bank Lighthouse, Maritime navigation aid in Cork Harbour, Ireland.
The octagonal lighthouse stands on nine cast-iron screw piles above a shallow bank, featuring white markings on the house and red on the platform.
Constructed between 1851 and 1853, the lighthouse was designed by George Halpin and built using Alexander Mitchell's revolutionary screw-pile technology.
Engineer Alexander Mitchell supervised the construction despite his blindness, marking a significant achievement in maritime engineering during the 19th century.
The lighthouse guides vessels through Cork Harbour with a white light visible for 19 kilometers and a red light reaching 13 kilometers.
The structure represents one of three remaining screw-pile lighthouses in Ireland, supporting maritime navigation at a critical 90-degree turn in shipping channels.
Location: County Cork
Architects: Alexander Mitchell
GPS coordinates: 51.84528,-8.27389
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:22
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