Peter, I cannot thank you enough for all the documentation you have done over the years to show the life of the keepers and the work done by the entire staff associated with keeping shipping safe. As a result of these videos I've added a number of books to my library relating to light houses. Fascinating history across the world but particularly Britain with the sea fearing history. Wonderful history there. So much to be thankful for. Very great contribution by those that actually staffed these remote places and kept shipping safe for the many years these were in service. I find the technology evolution fascinating as an engineer even though certain careers change with these "advancements". So much history and so many advancements in the process. Keep up the great work documenting this very important part of history. Encourage others to add to this important story.
They are great Peter. As a former fisherman I have worked around a lot of these lighthouses and always wondered just what it was like living and working in them. Now , thanks to your videos I know . Thank you 👍
great video pete ,shows the other side of the job it has probably answered a lot of peoples questions ... p.s i am waiting for things to get back to normal so i can get the discs copied for you .let you now when soon as done and i will need to know where to send .cheers stay safe john.
Thank you, there are spares kept on all the Lighthouses, not sure if they are needed often, but that said, the Wolf and Longships were renowned for seas over the top, so they would be more likely to suffer the glazing damage.
Great video, ground crew must have confidence / trust in the pilot when attaching the straps to the hook. And what do you do for a job? I help service the offshore lights. An unsung essential job.
Do they still run generators on these off shore lights, or are they solar powered now? Here in the states they use solar power and modern optics. Thanks for the great videos and interviews.
I believe the Soviets used to power many of their remote lighthouses using RTGs - atomic batteries! Not sure what the present-day Russians use, though.
Peter,
I cannot thank you enough for all the documentation you have done over the years to show the life of the keepers and the work done by the entire staff associated with keeping shipping safe. As a result of these videos I've added a number of books to my library relating to light houses. Fascinating history across the world but particularly Britain with the sea fearing history. Wonderful history there. So much to be thankful for.
Very great contribution by those that actually staffed these remote places and kept shipping safe for the many years these were in service. I find the technology evolution fascinating as an engineer even though certain careers change with these "advancements". So much history and so many advancements in the process. Keep up the great work documenting this very important part of history. Encourage others to add to this important story.
Brilliant vlog reminds me of chopper rides in Ireland in the 70s.well done Peter thanks 😁👍👏👏👏
Great foresight to take these videos. Preserved for generations.
Thank you Gary, glad you like them, cheers.
Awesome views.. another fantastic video. Many thanks Peter.
Thank you Martin, stay safe.
Very interesting! Not an aspect of lighthouse operation I'd thought about before. I really enjoyed the dramatic in-helicopter footage, too.
Thank you glad you liked it, take care.
Always great, I was hoping you had a few minutes for a peek inside a couple lighthouses I haven't seen.
Cheers, The Bardsey tape is almost finished and will be uploaded in the not too distant future.
Greetings Peter! A wonderful video of one of the ways of getting fuel out there! Thanks my friend, Cheers!
Thanks Ken, glad you liked it cheers.
Respect for this Job!
Another great video , thank you for making them and sharing
Glad you like them Jack, cheers
They are great Peter. As a former fisherman I have worked around a lot of these lighthouses and always wondered just what it was like living and working in them. Now , thanks to your videos I know . Thank you 👍
@@jackmckinnon3208 Thanks again Jack, calm winds and safe seas.
Yet another brilliant video.. This really does make my Sunday mornings.. Thanks Peter.. Hope this comment finds you safe and well.
Cheers, so far we've managed to dodge the dreaded virus. Glad you enjoy the videos, take care.
Another great video. Superb flying skills by the Trinity House (Bond) pilot, I would guess some or most of the pilots were ex military ?
great video pete ,shows the other side of the job it has probably answered a lot of peoples questions ... p.s i am waiting for things to get back to normal so i can get the discs copied for you .let you now when soon as done and i will need to know where to send .cheers stay safe john.
Thank you John, much appreciated as always, you take care and stay safe.
Hi peter, i was wandering, how often do windows get broken on the towers? Are spares kept on them? Thanks for another upload
Thank you, there are spares kept on all the Lighthouses, not sure if they are needed often, but that said, the Wolf and Longships were renowned for seas over the top, so they would be more likely to suffer the glazing damage.
Great video, ground crew must have confidence / trust in the pilot when attaching the straps to the hook. And what do you do for a job? I help service the offshore lights. An unsung essential job.
Thanks, those Bond Pilots were absolutely ace at what they did, brilliant airmen, cheers.
Do they still run generators on these off shore lights, or are they solar powered now? Here in the states they use solar power and modern optics. Thanks for the great videos and interviews.
I believe that it is mainly solar now here too, but I'm totally out of the "Loop" so can't say it with 100% certainty, cheers
I believe the Soviets used to power many of their remote lighthouses using RTGs - atomic batteries!
Not sure what the present-day Russians use, though.
Trinity house uses best fuel - Shell