2011
NM9045 : Lantern for Sgeir Buidhe Light
taken 14 years ago, near to Port Appin, Argyll And Bute, Scotland
Lantern for Sgeir Buidhe Light
When, after local protest, the light marking Sgeir Buidhe reef off Port Appin was removed in 1991 the lantern was placed here at a road junction. and now provides useful tourist information.
The lantern of cast iron and bronze construction and light was erected under the direction of David A. Stevenson of the famous Stevenson family in 1901. He was a cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson.
The lantern of cast iron and bronze construction and light was erected under the direction of David A. Stevenson of the famous Stevenson family in 1901. He was a cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson.
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- Grid Square
- NM9045, 187 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- ronnie leask (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 10 September, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 18 September, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NM 9056 4555 [10m precision]
WGS84: 56:33.3048N 5:24.5659W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NM 9057 4551
- View Direction
- North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
