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Wherry Mine, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Wooden trestle bridge
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Wherry Mine, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Wooden trestle bridge
Wherry Mine, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Wooden trestle bridge carrying the horizontal rods from the steam engine, left, to pump in the coffer dam at the end of the trestle which protected the shaft of the mine which was only uncovered at low water. Opened in 1781 to exploit a vein of quartz-feldspar porphyry, the mine was destroyed in 1798 when a ship in a storm destroyed the trestles and the coffer. Engraving from Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall, 1818
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1781 1798 1818 Bridge Carrying Cornwall Destroyed Engine Geological Left Mine Mount Opened Protected Pump Rods Royal Shaft Ship Society Steam Storm Vein Wooden Coffer Exploit Penzance Porphyry Transactions Trestle Trestles Uncovered Wherry
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This print takes us back in time to the Wherry Mine in Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall, England. The focal point of the image is a remarkable wooden trestle bridge that spans across the bay. This intricate structure served a vital purpose - it carried horizontal rods from a steam engine on the left side to pump water into the coffer dam at the end of the trestle. The coffer dam was crucial as it protected the mine shaft which could only be uncovered during low tide. The Wherry Mine was established in 1781 with hopes of extracting valuable resources from a vein of quartz-feldspar porphyry. However, its fate took an unfortunate turn in 1798 when a violent storm wreaked havoc on this once-thriving operation. A ship caught up in this tempestuous weather destroyed both the trestles and the protective coffer, leading to devastating consequences for the mine. This historical engraving originally appeared in Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall back in 1818. It serves as a testament to not only Britain's rich mining heritage but also showcases nature's power over human endeavors. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of how fragile our creations can be when faced with forces beyond our control.
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