Friday 27 November 2020

The Lighthouse, Devonport

The Lighthouse near the mouth of the Mersey River in Devonport, Tasmania helps guide The Spirit of Tasmania and a few freight ships into the river to berth.  The lighthouse is built on a stone base and is made of bricks, was built in 1889.

Yesterday we drove north west up to Devonport just 100km from home, my parents are buried in the lawn cemetery there and we visited putting flowers on their graves.

The area the photos were taken yesterday is known as 'The Hat'.

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43 comments:

  1. I like to see and visit lighthouses. It does not happen often.
    Take care.
    : )

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    1. There are quite a few lighhouses on this Island but that's expected being an Island so often see one when close to the sea in certain areas.

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  2. Thank you for showing us the lighthouse - striped like a barber's pole. I hope that your visit to the cemetery was peaceful and lovely. Sadly my friend who lives in Devonport is likely to join your parents very soon.

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    1. Oh no, I'm sorry to read that regarding your friend.
      It's beautiful there, well kept and clean.
      Yes the lighhouse is good, 3 stripes but I wasn't going down on the rocky surface at my age to take a photo of the 3 stripes :)

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  3. One of my places to visit are lighthouses. This one is a beauty.

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    1. Interesting are lighthouses, and all different but all do the same thing.

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  4. Siempre me han gustado los faros y este me ha encantado.

    Besos

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  5. It's a very stylish lighthouse and looks more modern than its age, I guess because of the way it is painted.

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    1. It has 3 stripes but I wasn't about to walk down the rocky hill to take a photo, if I slipped into the sea I would go..lol

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  6. There is always something fascinating with Lighthouses.
    This Devonport one is wonderfully maintained.

    I hope your overseas viewers note the warning re; the beach.
    IT IS NOT PATROLLED - so no swimming,,,,,,Great White 4 metre sharks
    may be on patrol and they BITE. Two human legs are a delightful entree!
    Colin

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    1. Oh Colin you are funny at times..
      Always looks good that lighthouse.

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    2. Funny????????
      Observant of what is shown, I reckon.
      I don't miss much..........it's all that money spent on my
      analyist training.
      Cheers
      Colin

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  7. Wow! The "crispness" is palpable! Beautiful!

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  8. Its a beautiful lighthouse. Looks new and well maintained. It would be interesting to visit a real lighthouse.

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    1. That lighthouse is always in top condition and it's a real lighthouse :)

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    1. Would have been a bit lonely there but not too bad as the city of Devonport is just down the hill.

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  10. I am pleased to read that you were able to visit Devonport where your parents are buried in the lawn cemetery and place some flowers on their graves.

    Once again you've shared some very nice photographs.
    I always enjoy seeing lighthouses.

    Enjoy your weekend.

    All the best Jan

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  11. The lighthouse is really beautiful. Those red stripes bring cheer.
    Have a nice Weekend.

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    1. The stripes sure do, makes the lighthouse so much more colourful against the sea and blue sky.

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  12. Thanks for the photos of the bright summer sunshine. The blue of the sky is very impressive.

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    1. You are welcome. Was a beautiful day, the sky was clear of clouds.

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  13. Beautiful lighthouse.
    Have a nice weekend
    Hugs and all the best

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  14. Me encantan los faros Margaret. He subido alguno de ellos. Preciosas fotos.
    Buen fin de semana. Y cuídate.
    Un abrazo.

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  15. I was curious about the red stripes on the side of the lighthouse. Is there a special reason or is just a decorative touch?

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    1. As far as I'm aware, just something different to brighten and make a colourful lighthouse :)

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