Hills, Ian
Moving Sunderland's Lighthouse: John Murray's Remarkable Achievement
- ISBN 13:
- 9781096291879
- author:
- Hills, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Independently Published
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 70
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 0.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Buildings,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In 1841, Sunderland's old North Pier was threatened by storm damage to its historic lighthouse. To save it, engineer John Murray devised a bold plan to move the tower in one piece. This remarkable feat required navigating a curve and ascending an incline, making it even more impressive. Carefully illustrated with drawings, this book explains how Murray accomplished his incredible task using techniques that were available at the time. It also provides insight into why saving the lighthouse was so important and how these techniques were used to achieve the move. The story of John Murray's remarkable achievement is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of engineers in the past, and this book brings it to life with detailed illustrations and clear explanations.
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