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The New Eddystone Lighthouse recently inaugurated by the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving)
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The New Eddystone Lighthouse recently inaugurated by the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving)
1060888 The New Eddystone Lighthouse recently inaugurated by the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Eddystone Lighthouse recently inaugurated by the Duke of Edinburgh. Illustration for The Graphic, 27 May 1882.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
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The New Eddystone Lighthouse - A Beacon of Progress and Royal Inauguration
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. This engraving, titled "The New Eddystone Lighthouse recently inaugurated by the Duke of Edinburgh" transports us back to a momentous event in maritime history. Created by Joseph Nash in 1882, this artwork captures the grandeur and significance of the new lighthouse's inauguration. In this scene, we witness an array of laborers diligently working on various aspects of the lighthouse's construction. The HMS Hercules majestically anchors nearby, symbolizing both protection and support for this vital coastal structure. As dusk settles over the coast, workmen take a well-deserved break while enjoying their evening pipes. The architectural marvel that is the New Eddystone Lighthouse stands tall against a picturesque backdrop of crashing waves and rugged cliffs. Its impressive design features include a peep entrance, bedroom quarters for keepers, a lantern room illuminating distant ships' paths, and even a water tank to sustain those stationed within its walls. As we explore further into this intricate engraving, we catch glimpses of other essential spaces such as service rooms, staircases leading to different levels, kitchens bustling with activity in preparation for meals shared among comrades below ground level in basements. This historic occasion was graced by none other than the esteemed Duke of Edinburgh himself during his inaugural visit. His presence adds an air of prestige to an already remarkable feat accomplished by engineers and workers alike. Nash's meticulous attention to detail brings forth not only an artistic masterpiece but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in conquering nature's challenges along treacherous coastlines like that surrounding England. "The New Eddystone Lighthouse" engraving immortalizes both progress in engineering marvels and royal patronage—a true celebration capturing one significant chapter in Britain's rich maritime heritage.
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