Thesaurus Term/Concept: DEADLIGHT

Identifier 143027
Class MDA OBJECT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A hinged plate of brass, iron or wood inboard of a ship's scuttle or porthole which can be lowered and secured with a butterfly nut to prevent damage to glass in heavy weather or mask internal light from enemy vessels.

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