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Equipment - A small distress signaling device which enables sun reflection to be accurately directed to ship or shore in case of emergency

  • A small reflection mirror with a circular clear sight hole on the top right hand side, which enables accurate direction of reflector to potential rescue source.

    Distress Signalling Device with cardboard box

  • Cardboard box with instructions on top which are damaged

    Cardboard box for a Distress Signalling Device

  • A small reflection mirror with a circular clear sight hole on the top right hand side, which enables accurate direction of reflector to potential rescue source.
  • Cardboard box with instructions on top which are damaged

Historical information

Distress signalling device from the SS Time.

5. Mirrors: Better known as a Heliograph, a mirror might be used while onboard and mostly on a survival craft to reflect the sunshine towards the entity that one needs to attract the attention of. These mirrors not only reflect the light to pinpoint the location of the emergency but are also non-corrosive at the same time. This helps to prolong their usage for a longer period of time.

Physical description

Robertson sun-flash distress signal device with original cardboard box

Inscriptions & markings

Instructions on back of mirror and on cardboard box

Subjects

References

  • Use of Mirrors for distress signalling
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