Harness
Lymore Limited
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
circa 2005
Materials
rope and metal
Place of origin
Sutton Coldfield
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South Foreland Lighthouse, Kent
NT 1286661
Summary
Davy harness, or davy descender, used to escape from upper part of lighthouse in an emergency.
Provenance
Not original to the lighthouse, but there would have been a davy harness at the lighthouse during it's operation.
Marks and inscriptions
Printed on reel: Throw out reeled / cable to ground. Adjust / lifebelt around body and underarms. / Your weight operates mechanism / automatically. Safe descent irrespective of / weight is assured. / SWL 220 KG / MECH. ONLY / BRITISH MADE PAT. NO. 284 420-26
Makers and roles
Lymore Limited , manufacturer