The Hoe and Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth, Devon, c1955. Creator: Arthur Charles Kirby Ware.
3-096-477 - Ware in the World/Heritage Images
The Hoe and Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth, Devon, c1955. Beyond is Drake's Island in Plymouth Sound. Smeaton's Tower is the reconstructed upper section of the third Eddystone Lighthouse (Rame Head, Cornwall), now a memorial to its designer, civil engineer John Smeaton. A major step forward in lighthouse design, Smeaton's structure was in use from 1759 to 1877, until erosion of the ledge it was built upon forced new construction. The tower was largely dismantled and rebuilt on Plymouth Hoe in Plymouth, Devon, where it stands today
Image Details
People Information
Creator
- Arthur Charles Kirby Ware, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
- John Smeaton: British: Civil engineer
- Sir Francis Drake: British, English: Admiral, explorer, slave trader, politician
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe United Kingdom England Devon
- 50 45 00 N , 003 45 00 W
World Europe United Kingdom England Plymouth, City of Plymouth
- 50 23 47 N , 004 08 19 W
Category Hierarchy
Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel
Science & Nature Technology & Innovation
Science & Nature Geographical Features
Artistic Representations Landscapes
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5987x4641
File Size : 81,404kb
Aliases
- C1693
- 1370001264
- 3-096-477
- 3096477
- C1693