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Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. View of...the moment when the stone was lowered from the little steam-boat the Wye, on board which a company of about two hundred ladies and gentlemen were assembled. The immersion of this stone took place at a distance of some hundred yards from the shore, in about 70 ft. of water. It was greeted with loud cheering by a multitude of people on land, as well as by those afloat in the numerous boats which hovered around. Flags were hoisted, a salute of cannon was fired, and a band of music on board the Wye struck up a triumphant strain. Lady Eardley Wilmot then read an appropriate address, and the stone was left with a buoy moored above the spot where it lies...The want of a harbour of refuge, if not of a commercial port and packet station, in this part of the Bristol Channel has long been acknowledged. The site of Brean Down Harbour seems to be well adapted for the purpose. It is sheltered by a vast natural promontory stretching a mile and a half into the sea, and has never less than three fathoms of water at low spring tides'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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This historic print captures the momentous occasion of laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater in Weston-Super-Mare in 1864. The image shows a crowd of about two hundred ladies and gentlemen gathered on board the steam-boat Wye, as they lower the stone into the water amidst cheers and applause from spectators on land and in boats surrounding them. The scene is filled with excitement and celebration, with flags flying high, cannons firing salutes, and music playing triumphantly in the background. Lady Eardley Wilmot reads an address before the stone is left at its designated spot with a buoy marking its location. The significance of this event lies in the acknowledgment of the need for a harbour of refuge in this part of Bristol Channel. The chosen site at Brean Down is described as ideal due to its natural shelter provided by a vast promontory extending into the sea. With ample water depth even at low tides, it promises to serve as an important maritime hub for vessels seeking safe anchorage. This print not only captures a historical moment but also symbolizes progress and development towards enhancing maritime infrastructure for future generations to benefit from.
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