As I noted I might be, I was inspired by a picture in my previous post to feature the Baily Lighthouse of Howth, Ireland. Howth is a peninsular park adjacent to Dublin; see where it is here.
Given it's proximity to, and prominence near, the city of Dublin, one would expect that lots of pictures have been taken of the Baily. And that expectation would be correct, thus it is hard to choose just a few. But I did that, if only to get started.
Here is basic info on this landmark lighthouse from where else - the Lighthouse Directory:
"1814. Active; focal plane 41 m (134 ft); white flash every 15 s. 13 m (42 ft) round granite tower with lantern and gallery, centered on a round keeper's house. Tower unpainted; lantern painted white, gallery rail red. 375 mm lens; the 1st order Fresnel lens used 1902-1972 is on display at the National Maritime Museum of Ireland in Dún Laoghaire.
This historic and famous light station, often called simply "The Baily," replaced a 1667 cottage-style lighthouse high atop Howth Head. The lighthouse is surrounded by buildings, including a 2-story principal keeper's house built in 1953 (occupied by a resident attendent), two 1892 assistant keeper's houses (sold as private residences in 1995) and a 3-story building used as a school for supernumerary assistant lightkeepers from 1973 to 1995."So, yeah, pretty well-known.
We'll start with a drone video this time and follow that with pictures. IN the video, never mind the misspelling. I'm sure it's not the first time.
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| by Reuben Fields |
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