Evolution of Safety Measures and Emergency Protocols during the Construction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse

To address the immediate danger, a floating light was established^[1]. A fishing dogger was purchased, fitted out, and moored under the direction of a committee of the Trinity-House of Leith, and named the Pharos^[1]. The ship's lanterns and moorings were of peculiar construction^[1]. The act of Parliament provided for the mooring of a Floating-Light^[1]. The Act provides for the mooring of a Floating-Light. Fishing Dogger purchased, fitted outandmoored, under the direction of a Committee oftheTrinity -House ofLeith ,and named thePharos .Peculiar construction of her Lanterns and Moorings^[1].

The first operations on the rock included the erection of a beacon-house^[1]. The beacon-house provided a safe refuge on the rock^[1]. The comparative level of the site of the Building ascertained^[1]. The Artificers were in a 'Hampered state on ship-board'^[1]. The Smeaton brings off a cargo of stones for making the experiment of landing them^[1]. Perilous situation of those on the Rock^[1]. Indispensable utility ofthe Beacon -house^[1].

The establishment of clear safety protocols and communication methods was essential, especially given the unpredictable weather and tides^[1]. Landing-master's duty was established^[1]. Indications of the state ofthe Weather was monitored^[1]. Dangerous situation of the Rock in Foggy weather^[1]. Life-Buoy streamed on this occasion^[1]. Indications ofthe state ofthe Weather .Dangerous situation oftheRock inFoggy weather^[1].

The project incorporated religious observance and moral considerations alongside practical safety measures^[1]. Reasons for continuing the works upon the Rock during part of Sundays^[1]. Preparations for having Prayers ondeck^[1]. Prayer composed by the Reve-rend Dr A. Brunton^[1]. Some oftheArtificers decline working onSunday^[1]. The comparative level ofthesiteoftheBuilding ascertained^[1]. Therewere 'indications ofthe state ofthe Weather'^[1].

The initial reliance on the Pharos as a tender proved difficult due to its rolling^[1]. A Tender isordered exclusively fortheservice oftheRock^[1]. Praam -boats built with a water -tight ceiling orlining^[1]. Method ofmooring the Praam -boats^[1]. Attending boats, one of which isfitted upasaLife-boats^[1].

The records highlight several accidents and near-misses, each prompting a review and enhancement of existing safety measures^[1]. There was anarrow escape attheRock .First entire course completed 12thAugust .Oneoftheartificers disabled inthework-yard atArbroath .Hereceives anannuity^[1]. Unfortunate lossofJames Scott,asailor.Hismother getsasmall annuity^[1]. William Walker ,accidentally killed atArbroath .Hiswidow receives anannuity^[1]. Smeaton nearly meets with accident^[1].

A significant loss occurred when theForeman andArtificers lost intheTraveller^[1]. It also highlights the need for better rescue equipment. Captain Manby's Apparatus was used^[1].

Despite advancements, challenges persisted, particularly withstanding severe weather and unpredictable sea conditions^[1]. Storms frequently damaged the Carr Rock Beacon and the shipping^[1]. Unfortunate lossofJames Scott, asailor^[1]. Hismother getsasmall annuity^[1].

The iterative process of construction and design adaptation was informed by experience gained on-site^[1]. Great Storm in1799. Expence oftheLight -house, asestimated bythePublic .Pillar -formed Building compared with oneofStone^[1]. Ruble Building, andHouses withdouble walls^[1].

The health and well-being of the workers was attended to through living acommadations^[1]. Pilot's guard -room. Shipwrecked Seamen sheltered^[1]. Pilot's guard -room^[1].