30 November,2024 08:06 AM IST | Scotland | A Correspondent
The Corsewall Lighthouse team from 1892.Pic/NY Post
Engineers refurbishing Scotland's Corsewall Lighthouse unearthed a 132-year-old surprise tucked inside its walls: a message in a bottle penned by the lighthouse keepers and engineers of 1892.
The team stumbled upon the glass time capsule while modernising the very Fresnel lens described in the note. Written in quill ink, the letter listed the original crew who upgraded the lighthouse in 1892, detailing their month-long effort to relight the beacon - a task the present-day engineers coincidentally found themselves replicating.
The vessel containing a message from 1892
Finding such a precise nod from the past gave the renovators a sense of connection, like receiving a century-old "job well done." The bottle had remained undisturbed in the wall cavity, waiting for its moment to shine again during this new chapter of lighthouse preservation.
For lighthouse keeper Barry Miller and the team, the message from history is a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of those who came before. Inspired by this time-traveling communication, the crew has decided to leave their own note, creating a modern echo for future renovators.
The vessel is a bit worn down, but it still intact in its condition after 132 years
In an age of satellites and digital navigation, this lighthouse and its storied past remain essential to maritime safety. And now, thanks to a dusty old bottle, its legacy carries on - illuminating not just the coastline but also the timeless human connection through shared purpose.
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