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Lightships

Scope note

Ships, typically anchored in a specific location where a lighthouse would be impractical, and equipped with lights and various warning devices serving as aids to mariners.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262807

Broader Terms used

<watercraft by function>

Equivalent Terms used

lightship

Created

13yrs ago

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