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Title: Speed lights
Post by: Akira on September 20, 2017, 11:37:05 pm

Speed lights were known to have been used on US icebreakers during WW2. Mounted facing aft on the aft superstructure, they were a shielded light. When were they used? What was their appearance, ie color, and illumination pattern, flashing, constant? Any other information regarding them is appreciated.
Thank You
Jonathan

Title: Re: Speed lights
Post by: Akira on September 22, 2017, 11:49:49 pm

Found my answer. No need to reply. Thanks

Title: Re: Speed lights
Post by: tigertiger on September 23, 2017, 03:08:01 am

What is the answer? I am sure I am not alone in being curious, now the question has been raised.

Title: Re: Speed lights
Post by: Akira on September 23, 2017, 12:09:04 pm

from the 1917 edition of the Blue Jacket's Manual: