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Sir William Hillary had the idea for this Douglas landmark after he was washed overboard during a rescue on a steam packet vessel in Douglas bay, when he realised it was to far to swim to the shore. The tower was completed in 1832 at a cost of £254 with Hillary paying nearly half the amount, whereafter it was always kept well stocked with fresh water and bread for shipwrecked sailors awaiting rescue.
Camera Samsung S760 compact digital.
Taken on the 29th May 2009.
Submitted by: Mark
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