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Port navigational light
Port navigational light

Port navigational light

Manufacturer
Date1974-1979
Object number00007270
NamePort navigational light
MediumCopper alloy, iron
DimensionsOverall: 648 x 369 x 344 mm, 9.4 kg
ClassificationsVisual communication
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis port navigational light is used on a vessel as a coloured source of illumination to signal a craft's position. Navigational lights are coloured green for starboard, and red for port side, for ease of identification at night.HistoryNavigational lights are used on vessels to determine a craft's position and define who has right of way at sea. Vessels approaching a green starboard navigational light have right of way; while vessels approaching a red port side navigational light must give way. Green and red navigational lights are used on ships, aircraft and manned spacecraft where the same right-of-way rules apply.SignificanceThis navigational light is typical of the type of lights used on board coastal and trading vessels in Australia.