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lantern
Cylindrical candle lantern made of sheet metal with horn panes, two in door, three in the other sections of the lantern. 'HMS SHANNON' is painted in red round the base. It has a hinged door, a suspension ring and provision for ventilation. Traces of green paint remain on the surface of the item.
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Object Details
| ID: | EQA0239 |
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| Collection: | Ship equipment; Machinery and fittings |
| Type: | lantern |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Shannon (1806) |
| Date made: | Early 19th century |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Diameter: 203 mm; height: 508 mm |