VINTAGE ROYAL NAVY FRANCIS ALDIS MARINE SHIP SEARCHLIGHT & SIGNALLING LAMPWe have a number of these vintage units in varying degrees of use & condition, all vintage and untested & being sold as vintage maritime items.These used to cost around 700.00 each.The FRANCIS FSP 127 (MKV) signalling lantern fulfils the requirements of the SOLAS (1997) Regulations, which states that “all ships of over 150 tons gross tonnage, when engaged on International voyages, shall have onboard an efficient daylight signalling lamp which shall not be solely dependant upon the ship’s main source of electrical power.”
The 127mm (5”) handheld signalling light can be used on all vessels, for ship to ship signalling using
Morse Code. The light is of aluminium, lightweight construction and is fully waterproofed. If desired
this unit can be used as a spotlight if the signalling trigger and lamp switch are both left on. The
Francis Signalling Lantern is approved by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency have a few of these the photo is of one of the units, we shall pick the best of which ever is remaining of the stock for you.As photo -