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What was John Rennie the Elder's role in the construction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse?

  • Architect

  • Builder

  • Chief Engineer

  • Lighthouse Keeper

Answer

John Rennie the Elder was the chief engineer for the construction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, located off the coast of Scotland. The lighthouse, completed in 1811, is the oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse in the world and was a significant engineering achievement.
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