Robert Wilson's Propeller
by Yvonne Johnstone
Title
Robert Wilson's Propeller
Artist
Yvonne Johnstone
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Dunbar lies on the east coast of Scotland in East Lothian, around 30 miles east of Edinburgh. By the Victoria Harbour there is an enormous four ton ships propeller, unveiled in September 2003, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Robert Wilson (1803-1882) who is credited with the invention of the screw propeller for ships. Wilson lost his Father in a marine accident when he was aged seven and is believed to have been inspired by watching a windmill turning.
Dunbar harbour is still a working harbour. At one end of the harbour lies the crumbling Dunbar Castle, a defensive stronghold since the Romans entered Scotland.
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March 22nd, 2019
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