Black and white/sepia postcard
Acc.no: PEZPH : 1992.1371
Identification
Item: Pendeen Lighthouse and Cliffs
Description: In 1891 Trinity House decided to build a lighthouse and fog signal at Pendeen. It was designed by their own engineer Sir Thomas Matthews. The tower is 55’ or 17 metres high; the buildings were constructed by Arthur Carkeek of Redruth. The five wick Argand oil lamp was supplied by Messrs Chance of Birmingham. The light shone for the first time on 26 September 1900. It was replaced by an electric lamp in 1926 and automated in 1995. The light is 194’ above water level and comprises a white group flashing four times every 15 seconds. Its range is 16 nautical miles. The fog signal, based in a separate building, sounds every 15 seconds.
Condition: Good -
Description
Height: Mm
Width: Mm
Material: Postcard
Production
Method: Printed
Person: Valentine, John
Place: Dundee
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