Guiding Lights: The Design & Development of the British Lightvessel from 1732

From time immemorial the coasts of Britain have caused many ashipwreck, but it was to be the 16th century before attempts began to be madeto arrest the needless loss of both ships and men by the construction of thefirst lighthouses.

From time immemorial the coasts of Britain have caused many ashipwreck, but it was to be the 16th century before attempts began to be madeto arrest the needless loss of both ships and men by the construction of thefirst lighthouses.