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Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Ushruffee Reef, in the Strait of Jubal, in the Red Sea, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Ushruffee Reef, in the Strait of Jubal, in the Red Sea, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Ushruffee Reef, in the Strait of Jubal, 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 light is a revolving one of the most powerful class, and is visible from a ship's deck about eighteen miles, but from a greater elevation, even twenty-five or thirty miles'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph showcases the Wrought-Iron Lighthouse on Ushruffee Reef in the Strait of Jubal, Red Sea, built in 1862. The Red Sea, a vital maritime route connecting the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean, had seen increased navigation due to the growing diplomatic and commercial relations between Europe and the Middle East. In response to the need for improved safety at sea, the Viceroy of Egypt agreed to construct lighthouses on the most treacherous reefs. The British Government generously provided the lanterns, light apparatus, and the services of an engineer. Given the challenging conditions of transporting materials over the reef, it was essential to use minimal materials in convenient sizes. The lighthouse was designed to rest upon twelve pillars of teak, each sixteen feet high. The enclosed space was filled with a concrete made of English Portland cement and coral sand. The superstructure consisted of a wrought-iron framework, expertly manufactured by Messrs. G. Forrester and Co. The lanterns and apparatus were constructed by Messrs. Wilkins, with the optical part supplied by Messrs. Chance. The light emitted was a powerful revolving one, visible from a ship's deck at approximately eighteen miles but could be seen from greater elevations, even up to twenty-five or thirty miles. This engineering marvel stands as a testament to the ingenuity and collaboration between nations to ensure safer navigation on the Red Sea.
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