Alexander Mitchell

Engineer and inventor of screw-pile lighthouse

Alexander Mitchell - Engineer and inventor of screw-pile lighthouse
Born

April 13th, 1780
245 years ago

Died

1868
157 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Ireland

Links & References

An Irish engineer specialized in marine engineering and innovation in lighthouse design. Developed the screw-pile foundation method for constructing lighthouses in unstable marine environments. Designed the first screw-pile lighthouse, the Maplin Sands Lighthouse, successfully using this technique. Made significant contributions to lighthouse technology, enabling safer navigation along hazardous coastlines. Impacted coastal engineering practices through innovative designs.

Invented the screw-pile lighthouse

Constructed the Maplin Sands Lighthouse

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