Fog horn

Bellows fog horn. A wood and leather bellows with a copper fitting on the nozzle to give the fog signal. It has leather valves. The leather part of the bellows is attached to the wood with copper studs. Previously used by Mr George Naish (keeper NMM) in his yacht 'Dolphin' 1909.

Object Details

ID: EQA0199
Collection: Ship equipment; Communications and signalling
Type: Fog horn
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Dolphin (1909)
Date made: early 20th century
People: Naish, George Prideaux Brabant
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 270 mm x 535 mm x 90 mm