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Principle Lighthouse Keeper Andy Bluer on the Bishops Rock Lighthouse
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Principle Lighthouse Keeper Andy Bluer on the Bishops Rock Lighthouse
Principle Lighthouse Keeper Andy Bluer on the Bishops Rock Lighthouse, some seven miles out into the Atlantic, off the Isle of Scilly has taken up golf, and during his 28 days " stint" on the lighthouse practises with a returnable ball on the helicopter pad.
Says Andy, " When the wind is in the west as it is today, it is a 3, 000 miles to the nearest green (The Azores). Tomorrow if the wind changes it will be easier - seven miles to the St Marys course - a six iron!
Published Daily Mirror Page 13 April 20th 1978
George Phillips
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21347051
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Principle Lighthouse Keeper Andy Bluer - Mastering Golf on the Edge of the Atlantic
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. In this photo print, we witness Principle Lighthouse Keeper Andy Bluer defying isolation and embracing a newfound passion amidst the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. Perched upon the Bishops Rock Lighthouse, seven miles off the Isle of Scilly, Bluer has taken up golf to fill his 28-day stint with excitement. With determination etched across his face, Bluer practices his swing on the lighthouse's helicopter pad using a returnable ball. As he tees off into oblivion, he humorously remarks that when winds blow from the west like today, it feels as if he is aiming for greens located an astonishing 3,000 miles away in The Azores. However, should tomorrow bring a change in wind direction, his target will be much closer – just seven miles away at St Marys course; merely a six iron shot! Published by George Phillips in Daily Mirror on April 20th, 1978, this image captures not only Bluer's dedication to mastering golf but also showcases his resilience against nature's elements. Surrounded by treacherous rocks and rough seas that symbolize both challenge and beauty simultaneously. This photograph encapsulates an era where man triumphed over adversity through sport while navigating uncharted waters. It serves as a reminder that even in solitude and isolation one can find solace and joy through unexpected hobbies - transforming ordinary moments into
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