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
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