Eddystone Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Eddystone Rocks, England.
Description
Eddystone Lighthouse is a stone tower on Eddystone Rocks off the coast of Devon, rising 49 meters above sea level. The cylindrical structure carries a lantern and helipad at the top, while its base rests on the submerged rocks.
History
James Nicholas Douglass completed the fourth and current tower in 1882, after three earlier structures were destroyed by storms and fire since 1698. His design learned from the failures of predecessors and created a lasting solution for this difficult location.
Culture
The name comes from the rocks that posed a danger to ships for centuries and gave the tower its purpose. Today it serves as a reference point for sailors navigating one of Europe's busiest shipping lanes.
Practical
The automated light system flashes twice every ten seconds and can be seen up to 17 nautical miles away. A helipad on the roof allows maintenance crews to reach the tower for regular equipment checks.
Did you know?
Solar panels have powered the entire operation since 1999, making the tower an early adopter of renewable energy in maritime navigation. This conversion eliminated the need for regular fuel deliveries by helicopter.
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