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Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Daedalus Reef, in the Red Sea, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Daedalus Reef, in the Red Sea, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Daedalus Reef, in the Red Sea, 1862. The great intercourse which is carried on...by what is called the overland route, has made the Red Sea almost an English highway... the Viceroy of Egypt [agreed to] erect lighthouses on the most dangerous points of the navigation...and the British Government would present the lanterns and light apparatus and the services of an engineer...it became necessary to devise a structure with the least possible quantity of material. That material must be in pieces of convenient dimensions to be...carried over the reef in very shallow boats...The...lighthouse rests upon twelve pillars of teak sixteen feet high...The inclosed space...filled with a concrete formed of English Portland cement, mixed with a due proportion of coral sand...The superstructure consists of a framework of wrought iron...manufactured by Messrs. G. Forrester and Co...The lanterns and apparatus...were constructed by Messrs. Wilkins and Co. the optical part of the latter having been furnished by Messrs. Chance... The Daedalus light is a dioptric fixed light of the second order, and, being raised 60ft. above the sea, will be visible from a ship's deck at a distance of fourteen miles'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph depicts the Wrought-Iron Lighthouse on the Daedalus Reef in the Red Sea, erected in 1862. The Red Sea, a vital maritime route connecting the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean, had seen increased navigation due to the expanding global connections. In response to the growing need for improved safety at sea, the Viceroy of Egypt agreed to construct lighthouses on the most treacherous parts of the Red Sea navigation. The British Government generously provided the lanterns and light apparatus, as well as the services of an engineer. To construct the lighthouse with the least amount of material and to transport it over the reef in shallow boats, the structure was designed with twelve teak pillars, each sixteen feet high. The space within was filled with a concrete made of English Portland cement and coral sand. The superstructure consisted of a wrought-iron framework, skillfully manufactured by Messrs. G. Forrester and Co. The lanterns and apparatus were expertly crafted by Messrs. Wilkins and Co., with the optical part supplied by Messrs. Chance. The Daedalus Light was a dioptric fixed light of the second order, standing sixty feet above the sea. Its powerful beam was visible from a ship's deck at a distance of fourteen miles, ensuring the safety of countless mariners navigating the Red Sea. This architectural marvel, a testament to the ingenuity and collaboration between various nations, continues to stand as a beacon of hope and guidance in the heart of the Red Sea.
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