Two buoys at the main gate of the National Maritime Museum.

Two buoys at the National Maritime Museum. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: H3247

Description: The need for dependable aids to navigation can be traced to the beginnings of maritime commerce. Today, mariners in unfamiliar waters still welcome the sight of buoys, beacons and other navigational aids as guideposts to a safe harbour. These two buoys are currently on display at the main gate of the National Maritime Museum, London.

Creator: National Maritime Museum

Date: 2002