Bell Rock lighthouse during a storm from the north east.

Bell Rock lighthouse. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: PU1329

Description: The Bell Rock is an almost submerged red sandstone reef situated approximately 12 miles from Arbroath. The conical granite and sandstone tower was finished in 1811. It was designed and built for Trinity House by Robert Stevenson. The lighthouse has been unmanned since 1988 and is now controlled remotely.

Creator: Joseph Mallord William Turner (artist): John Horsburgh (engraver)

Date: 1811-1851

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London