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The Galloper lightship in a gale.
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| The Galloper lightship. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: H3126 |
| Description: Lightships are placed as a warning near sand banks, reefs and shoals and serve as sign posts for port entrances. They are always located at places where it is impossible to build a lighthouse. Initialy, lightships were refitted sailing vessels, later on, specially designed ships were used. |
| Creator: 'Illustrated London News' |
| Date: 14 January 1882 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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