FINDLAY'S LIGHTHOUSE LISTS & THE LOSS OF THE MARGARET SMITH

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This preowned, 119 page, softback book is in good condition.

It was written by Ian Hills, and published by FWD Publishing in 2020.

Findlay was a renowned 19th century hydrographerwhose work made a major contribution to maritime safety, while the Margaret Smith was a humble sailing shipcarrying unexciting cargoes such as coal and sugar, just one of countless similar vessels.

This book explains why lighthouses were so significant and what Findlay's lists tell us about their development.