I tried locating this lighthouse from Whitegate on the eastern bank of Cork Harbour but it isn't visible. Best seen by driving through Cobh until almost at the end of the town and then driving down a cul de sac along the front.
Doesn't really look much, but the Lighthouse Directory waxes lyrical about it. It is apparently "exceptionally rare and historic" being one of only three survivors of Alexander Mitchell's "screwpile lighthouse" design. Built in 1853, it marks a mud bank in the harbour, see pale water below.
I tried locating this lighthouse from Whitegate on the eastern bank of Cork Harbour but it isn't visible. Best seen by driving through Cobh until almost at the end of the town and then driving down a cul de sac along the front.
Doesn't really look much, but the Lighthouse Directory waxes lyrical about it. It is apparently "exceptionally rare and historic" being one of only three survivors of Alexander Mitchell's "screwpile lighthouse" design. Built in 1853, it marks a mud bank in the harbour, see pale water below.
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ReplyDeleteThis lighthouse has driven me crazy. Everytime I try to photograph it, it pours. Next week, going for the 5th attempt. Maybe there is no sun in poor Cobh.
ReplyDeleteI have never be able to get photo of this lighthouse in the sun. Next week, going for my fifth attempt, there is no sun in poor Cobh.
ReplyDeleteThink it simply rains everywhere in Ireland all the time, Andrew. This summer anyway!
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