Godrevy Island, The Lighthouse 1890
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The loss in 1854 of the 700 ton steamer the 'Nile' with all aboard caused an enormous outcry; as a result the octagonal lighthouse on Godrevy Island was built. It lies a quarter of a mile off Godrevy Point.

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