Signalling lamp

Signalling lamp 'B' pattern, in a fitted wooden carrying box. A black tin lamp with a large bullseye lens, collapsable handle, various sliding panels, shutter knob on top of lamp. In a fitted box with 3 spare glasses, wick holder etc. Leather handle and slots for carrying strap. Diagram on paper on one side showing method of carrying. On brass plate on lamp 'Siemens Brothers & Co. Limited London 5070. 1908'. Box labelled on top 'Lamp signalling B. Siemens London 1913. No. 8153'. Inside lid of box 'Directions for trimming and lighting lamp signalling B'.

Object Details

ID: EQA0272
Collection: Ship equipment; Communications and signalling
Type: Signalling lamp
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Siemens Brothers and Co Ltd, London
Date made: 1913
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 475 x 185 x 260 mm