NS2982 : Monument to Henry Bell
taken 24 days ago, near to Helensburgh, Argyll And Bute, Scotland
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Monument to Henry Bell
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obelisk on the esplanade at Helensburgh, commemorating Henry Bell, seen from the beach.
"Erected in 1872 to the memory of Henry Bell. The first in Great Britain who was successful in practically applying steam power for the purposes of navigation. Born in the county of Linlithgow in 1766. Died at Helensburgh in 1830".
obelisk on the esplanade at Helensburgh, commemorating Henry Bell, seen from the beach."Erected in 1872 to the memory of Henry Bell. The first in Great Britain who was successful in practically applying steam power for the purposes of navigation. Born in the county of Linlithgow in 1766. Died at Helensburgh in 1830".
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- Grid Square
- NS2982, 668 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Richard Sutcliffe (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 13 February, 2026 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NS 2938 8232 [10m precision]
WGS84: 56:0.2025N 4:44.2699W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NS 2937 8230
- View Direction
- North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
