How the Smalls Lighthouse Was Built | The Secret Life of Lighthouses

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Discover the incredible story behind the Smalls Lighthouse, a masterpiece of Victorian engineering. Learn how Henry Whiteside and John Smeaton designed a granite tower to withstand the harsh Irish Sea, saving countless lives in one of Britain’s busiest shipping lanes.

The Secret Life of Lighthouses S02 E02

0:00 - The Challenge of Building Smalls Lighthouse
3:05 - The Gruesome Tale of Two Keepers
5:38 - Birth of a Victorian Engineering Marvel
8:47 - The Tragedy That Inspired a Lighthouse
11:33 - Henry Whiteside’s Ingenious Design
18:42 - Surviving Construction on the Rocks
22:19 - The Devastating Power of Rogue Waves
28:03 - Life as a Lighthouse Keeper
36:14 - The Transition to Modern Lighthouse Design
42:12 - The Legacy of Smalls Lighthouse

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