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The construction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse was an arduous national undertaking from the start. The rock's location, lying about eleven miles from the shore, presented persistent dangers to mariners, making safety a paramount concern. Early considerations focused on providing a floating light to warn of the rock's presence, a measure implemented even before the lighthouse construction began.

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To address the immediate danger, a floating light was established. 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. The ship's lanterns and moorings were of peculiar construction. The act of Parliament provided for the mooring of a Floating-Light. 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.

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

", "media": [{"caption": "Architectural blueprint of a lighthouse structure.", "url": "https://askpandipro.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/users/1/documents/385/figures/47.png", "source_url": null, "title": null, "s3_key": "users/1/documents/385/figures/47.png", "type": "image", "id": 207040, "html": null, "carousel_h5": "Architectural blueprint of a lighthouse structure.", "alt": null}, {"caption": "A detailed sketch of a lighthouse and its map layout.", "url": "https://askpandipro.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/users/1/documents/385/figures/1.png", "source_url": null, "title": null, "s3_key": "users/1/documents/385/figures/1.png", "type": "image", "id": 206996, "html": null, "carousel_h5": "A detailed sketch of a lighthouse and its map layout.", "alt": null}]}, {"header": "Protocols for Worker Safety and Communication", "content": "

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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