| John Eagle's views of the Fastnet lighthouse in Co. Cork |
51 23.3N
9 36.1W
Built 1904 |
Date unwatched:
March 1989
Height of tower:
54m |
Height of light above MHWS:
49m
Range of light: 27nm |
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First lighthouse built 1854, made of cast iron it replaced the light on Cape Clear. When the similar cast iron lighthouse on the Calf Rock was destroyed it was decided to build a granite one
My thanks to Capt. Colm Martyn of Irish Helicopters for flying me to the lighthouse and also to Capt. Mick Conneely
See it on the Southern Extreme Irish Lighthouse Tour |
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#2 F in the Irish Lighthouse Series
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Above is a small detail from an oil painting I did featuring the Fastnet. To view the full painting please click on it. The original hangs in a private collection in Florida |
# 3 C in the Irish Lighthouse Series
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In the background of this picture you can see Cape Clear Island where there used to be a lighthouse prior to the one built on the Fastnet |
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Top of the tower |
The lantern |
Print order code: JEP 292D
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I made an A2 print of this shot (24x16 inches) and was stunned by the sharpness and detail. Camera used Canon EOS 5D mk2 |
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75g model of the Fastnet, 3 inches high, 5 inches long, hand painted which means no two the same. The one in the middle (above) is actually made of pewter
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The above 9 shots I took from the boat that takes us round the Fastnet on my tour. Yes we get this close! Why not join me, its great fun
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#12 JEP 295 |
JEP 100 C canvas
20x16 inch print printed on artpaper sealed onto solid wooden frame. Other sizes available |
Please note. Many of my shots were taken using film, these need to be hand printed. Click here to see my price list. I have all my hand printed prints made for me by a pro lab I have been working with for 15 years. If it suits you better, all my digital work can be printed by them also
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Fastnet 3A
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Fastnet 2E
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Fastnet 2C
Print order code: JEP 79 |
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My thanks to Capt. Mick Conneely for flying me for these shots
all pictures copyright John Eagle Photography
Why not come with my on my Southern Irish Lighthouse tour to the Fastnet each June. For further details and how to reserve a place with me click here |
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Fastnet 2D
Print order code: JEP 88 |
Interior views of the Fastnet click here |
Fastnet 2B
Print order code: JEP 164 |
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