Product Description

International maritime communication used Morse as the standard code until 1999. Every Navy vessel carried a variety of Morse code devices on board. The large light next to the wheelhouse on the bridge was the most spectacular and effective one. Handled by a specially trained sailor skilled in signals, it functioned as a ship-bound lighthouse, with the added ability to transmit highly detailed messages. Our spotlight dates back to the 1930s and was likely used on a French Navy battleship. By moving slatted louvers the signalman sent short and longer spaced rays of light that could be read by trained sailors in the distance. Morse code uses long and short elements and combinations to convey a message. The elements making up the code were formed by sounds, marks and pulses of varying length. Created in the 1840s Morse code was in use for more than a century and a half. The famous S.O.S. sent by ships in distress (as on the Titanic) was sent by Morse code.

Dimensions:
M. 100 x 100 x 195cm
M. 39.5 x 39.5 x 76.75"

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Gift Wrap

The modern gentleman notices the little things, and there is plenty to notice about our Signature Gift Wrap. Smaller items are wrapped in our custom Cigar Boxes, sealed with a replica Import Label that contains your handwritten gift message. Larger orders are wrapped in our gift paper that is custom-printed with a navy b eaded pinstripe pattern evocative of a classic men's suit fabric. Bags and oversized items are wrapped with an elegant 2 1/2" satin ribbon. Our ribbons are tied in square knots and our gift cards are handwritten.