The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Bow Lighthouses

Sea Terms

The towers placed on each bow of the vessel, and inside of which is contained the lamp for illuminating the colored glass window. These towers are a great improvement over the side-light lanterns. They are also known as Side-light Castles and Side-light Towers.

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