Lightship

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:navigation
gptkb:ship
gptkbp:category maritime navigation
nautical terminology
gptkbp:crew 8-15
gptkbp:hasFeature fog signal
light beacon
radio beacon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lightship
gptkbp:introducedIn early 19th century
gptkbp:latestReleaseVersion late 20th century
gptkbp:location anchored at sea
gptkbp:material gptkb:steel
iron
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:South_Goodwin_Lightship
LV-118 Chesapeake
LV-87 Ambrose
gptkbp:operatedBy lighthouse authority
gptkbp:replacedBy automated lighted buoys
gptkbp:usedFor guiding ships
marking hazards
serving as a floating lighthouse
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brian_Floca
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7