Episode 203
Episode 203 Great Lighthouses of Ireland
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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Great Lighthouses of Ireland
Season 2 shares compelling stories of lightships, storms, and shipwrecks, the raw power of waves and the revolutionary transatlantic cable; and recounts the role of the Irish Lights in times of war. Examining the story of lighthouses and their continued importance, the series highlights the engineering, history, science, and the people behind these extraordinary structures.
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