Thesaurus Term/Concept: DEADLIGHT
| Identifier | 143027 |
|---|---|
| Class | MDA OBJECT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A hinged plate of brass, iron or wood inboard of a ship's scuttle or porthole which can be lowered and secured with a butterfly nut to prevent damage to glass in heavy weather or mask internal light from enemy vessels. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Find Type | DEADLIGHT (Victorian - 1863 AD to 1896 AD) |
| Find Type | DEADLIGHT (Victorian to Edwardian - 1886 AD to 1906 AD) |
| Find Type | DEADLIGHT (Victorian to First World War - 1891 AD? to 1914 AD) |