Equipment - Tripod, Illuminating Light, Tripod, c.1870

Historical information

A lightweight timber tripod, to carry an illuminating flare to use at night

Significance

HMSO "Instructions relating to the Rocket Life Saving Apparatus" (1904) page 27, "Description of the Rocket Apparatus for Saving Life from Shipwreck", (1927) page 28 ,

Physical description

Timber tripod, to suspend an illumination light, painted Prussian blue, Leather strap to secure legs together when stored or for transport. Metal hook at the apex of the tripod to hang illumination flares to light work area.

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