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Maplin Light House

Caption :- Model of Maplin Light House on The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch

Plaque:

MAPLIN LIGHTHOUSE 1841 - 1931

THIS MODEL IS A REPRESENTATION OF THE MAPLIN LIGHTHOUSE CONSTRUCTED ON THE MAPLIN SANDS AT THE MOUTH OF THE CROUCH. FIRST LIT ON THE 10TH FEBRUARY 1844, FINALLY ABANDONED ON THE 24TH AUGUST 1931, IT WAS WASHED AWAY IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

THREE KEEPERS WERE ASSIGNED TO THIS STATION, WITH TWO CONTINUALLY ON DUTY AT ANY ONE TIME.

THIS LIGHTHOUSE HAS BEEN HELPING MARINERS LOCALLY FOR OVER 90 YEARS. THE ROTARY MOVEMENT HAS BEEN HELPING PEOPLE FOR OVER 100 YEARS AND IS NOW WORLDWIDE.

ANY DONATIONS BELOW WILL GO TO ROTARY CHARITIES. THIS MODEL IS THEREFORE STILL IN SERVICE HELPING US TO HELP PEOPLE LOCALLY, AND FURTHER AFIELD.

ROTARY CLUB OF BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH & DENGIE HUNDRED

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Key Words :- lighthouse
Original Media Date :- 31 January 2025
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