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Goleudy-Pennmon-Lighthouse

On a very calm day.

 

 

Penmon Point

 

Trwyn Du Lighthouse

 

The first lighthouse was errected in 1838 shortly after a ship ran aground causing 130 people to loose their lives. The ship that sank was called the Rothsay Castle

and sank in 1831.

 

The present lighthouse is 29 metres tall & was designed by James Walker & built in 1835-1838.

 

The lamp was converted to solarpower in 1996.At present the Lighthouse has a 15,000 candela light that can be seen 12 nautical miles away & a 178 kilogram fog bell that sounds once every 30 seconds.

 

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Uploaded on August 19, 2013
Taken on August 17, 2013