Spotlight with tripod for the Suez Canal

An old signal spot for a boat (also known as a ship's signal lamp, Morse searchlight, or maritime spotlight) was formerly used to signal Morse messages to other ships or to illuminate the quay. These lamps remain a decorative item in any room. Large searchlights on ships were deployed on a large scale from the late 19th century (around 1880) for military, reconnaissance, and rescue purposes. Following the introduction of electric arc lamps, they were widely used during the First and Second World Wars Searchlights were deployed by both naval and merchant ships. They were crucial for nighttime naval operations, anti-submarine patrols, signaling aircraft, and avoiding Condition: Good Shipping: Contact the dealer for a shipping quote.