Signalling lamp
Battery signal lamp in wooden case, probably mahogany, with brass corners, carrying handle and other fittings. Morse key on top, which doubles as operation switch, lens and bulb in place. The back of the case is hinged for access to the battery compartment. Used at the coastguard station on the cliffs above Polruan-by-Fowey.
Object Details
ID: | ZBA1348 |
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Collection: | Ship equipment; Communications and signalling |
Type: | Signalling lamp |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Ever Ready Co. (Great Britain) Ltd |
Date made: | circa 1930 |
People: | Lake, Ron |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 150 mm x 100 mm x 250 mm |
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