The Maidens are lighthouses in the North channel Between N.Ireland and Scotland . 13 miles from Larne port on the Northern irish side .From the land they can look like two (world war two Destroyers ) and there is an old story kicking about here saying the German uboat/navy mistaking them for such !
For over the last 20 years I have wanted to visit them and it came true thanks to Pete E .
Weather and tide need to be perfect , if you get caught out here you are in big trouble.
Sammy seal !
High and dry , but my boats plastic thank goodness.
Baldy himself, on top of the old tower with the new one behind me .
1903 was the last time this Light was working and the place has fell to ruin .
Spud picking , they still grow here after all this time and Rick plans to try and grow this potato back home , many have tried but failed they thrive here due to a plenty full supply of bird ----!
Maiden west 1 km from the active east light.
2 comments:
Great stuff, love the light house photos! Happy paddles - FP
Hi Danny, love your piece, I do a bi of Kayaking myself in fact, but the main reason i found and came across your post and your great photos was because I was looking for pictures for a historical piece I'm writing on my blog, about a 19th centurty Irish naturalist and I need pics of light houses to illustrate it. Can I share or "borrow one of your pics here? the first one. Please let me know- Thanks very much-Arran. PS you can contact me at arranqh@gmail.com or much easier, via the Wordpress a/c below. Thanks again.
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