CSS Alabama Findings Gallery

• Historical Background
• Methodology
• Findings
• Credits and Bibliography
• About

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• Introduction
• Site Plans
• Computer Simulation
• Ship's Bell
• Multi-Component Artifact
• Port Light
• Gun Truck Tackle
• Muskets
• Cannon
• Shot Box
• Ceramics
• Crystal
• Smoking Pipe

Port lights were used to direct light into the lower deck of the ship and to serve as view ports for crew members.

Port Light

A port light typically consisted of a glass lens set in a brass rim. The long tapered lead sleeve had a soldered seam and served as a through-hull fitting. Remains of both interior and exterior flanges would have been secured with tacks. A number were recovered, most notably in the 2000 and 2002 dive seasons.