Historical information

Port light from the s.s.Casino - authenticated by sale at Apollo bay - John McDonald purchased 2 lamps the green lamp was later broken and discarded. He planned to use them on his fishing boat "Inverness".

Significance

This port lamp was used on the s.s.Casino, a coastal trader that serviced the towns from Portland to Melbourne for almost 50 Years quite a significant achievement for a ship of its kind.

Physical description

Galvanised metal lamp with a wind proof chimney on top and ruby coloured glass. Ships Port lamp