Secrets of the Eddystone Reef! - The Secret Life of Lighthouses

Discover the untold story of the Eddystone Reef and the heroic engineering behind Britain’s iconic rock lighthouse. From Henry Winstanley’s daring designs to innovations in maritime safety, explore how these structures revolutionized ocean navigation and saved countless lives.

The Secret Life of Lighthouses S01 E01

0:00 - The Challenge of Building a Rock Lighthouse
1:42 - The Deadly Eddystone Reef Claims Ships
3:37 - Henry Winstanley’s Audacious Vision
8:06 - Engineering the First Rock Lighthouse
9:48 - The Great Storm of 1703 Strikes
11:08 - Rudyard’s Half-Ship, Half-Tower Design
19:18 - Smeaton’s Stone Lighthouse Revolution
28:27 - The Craftsmanship Behind the Stone Tower
33:06 - The Legacy of Eddystone Lighthouse
41:12 - The Enduring Beacon of Maritime Safety

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