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Record 1 2004-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
DEF

A conventional ship which acts as a lighthouse.

OBS

It has no means of propulsion and is permanently anchored. It is used in waters that are too deep for a lighthouse, and instead of marking coastlines, usually marks marine traffic routes. It is superior to a buoy because it has much stronger navigational aids.

Key term(s)
  • beacon ship
  • light ship

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
DEF

Bateau ou ponton portant un phare, mouillé à proximité des hauts-fonds dangereux, dans les cas où une bouée serait insuffisante et un phare impossible à construire.

OBS

balancier : bateau-feu du Pas de Calais.

OBS

Le pluriel est «bateaux-feux».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de barcos
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