ENGLAND Sunderland South Pier w/ Lighthouse

Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Intaglio, Steel engraving - Original antique printYear of printing: 1842 Publisher: William Beattie, George Virtue, Ivy Lane, London Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Few light brownish spots/areas in blank margins. Please examine the photo for the extent.Light age toning of paper. Dimensions: 8 x 10.5 inches, (20 x 26 cm) including blank margins (borders) around the image. Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNote: Green border around the print is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. Original Narrative: THE view of the Lighthouse on Sunderland South Pier is taken from the south-east. The entrance to the harbour lies beyond the pier-head, to the right, on which a crane, and a capstan used in warping out ships, are perceived. The large D on the fore-topsail of the collier lying within the pier is a distinguishing mark adopted by the owner that his vessels may be more readily known. To the left is seen the higher lighthouse, of stone, which stands on the north pier, on the opposite side of the river. The erection of a pier on each side of the entrance to Sunderland harbour, has been rendered necessary in consequence of the constant tendency of the bar of sand at its mouth to accumulate. The piers, by contracting the channel of the river, have deepened the water, and increased the velocity of the current at ebb tide, which thus scours the entrance to th(e harbour, and prevents the accumulation of sand upon the bar. In 1669 Charles II. granted letters patent to Edward Andrew, Esq., empowering him to build a pier, erect lighthouses, and cleanse the harbour at Sunderland, and also to raise funds for these purposes by a tonnage-duty on ships. At a subsequent period commissioners were appointed for the same purposes by an act of parliament; and under their authority 333 yards of the north pier were built, between 1716 and 1746. From a report of the commissioners made in 1765, it appears that £50,000 liad been expended on the south pier up to that time, and it was estimated that to finish it would cost as much more. It is now extended to the length of 625 yards. The north pier, which is entirely of stone, was commenced about 1785, and additions are still making to its eastern extremity. The lighthouse on the north pier was erected in 1803. The light, which is stationary, is exhibited from sun-set to sun-rise, and is visible in clear weather at the distance of twelve miles. The light on the south pier is a tide-light, and is only shown when there is sufficient depth of water on the bar for ships to enter. This light is of a red colour, and for these last two years has not been shown from the lighthouse, but from the top of a long pole, which is fixed at the extremity of the South pier. By day a flag is hoisted during tide-time. At full and change of the moon it is high water at Sunderland bar at three o'clock; and the average depth of water at spring tides is about sixteen feet; at neaps about twelve. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.

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Location: Manassas, Virginia

End Time: 2025-01-06T13:49:56.000Z

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