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Relieving the Tongue light vessel by night.
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| Relieving the Tongue light vessel. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: H3120 |
| Description: Working on a lightship was a dangerous business. Lightships were stationed at a fixed site. Other vessels often steered directly to this position and as a result there was always the risk of collision during bad visibility or fog. The lightships also had to remain in their position; neither strong gales nor hurricanes permitted them to sail to a safe port. Only if the Captain found it absolutely necessary for survival could the ship lift anchor and head for safety. |
| Creator: Illustrated London News |
| Date: 14 January 1882 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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