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How did John Rudyerdâs second Eddystone Lighthouse end in 1755?
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Lighthouse at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
John Rudyerdâs second Eddystone Lighthouse, which was constructed of oak and iron in 1708, was destroyed by fire in 1755. Following this destruction, the structure was replaced by John Smeatonâs famous masonry tower, which utilized an innovative interlocking design.12