Great Lighthouses of Ireland

Episode 203

Lighthouse technology is constantly evolving, ensuring that lights are as bright as possible for the safety of the mariner at sea. This episode explores the history of lighthouse optic ingenuity, from basic oil burners and reflectors, to the invention of the Fresnel lens which enhanced the power of the light; improvements to the light sources, and how lighthouses got their characteristic flashes.

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