2035. na. CREWLESS LIGHTSHIP IS NEW ‘FLYING DUTCHMAN’
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2035. na. CREWLESS LIGHTSHIP IS NEW ‘FLYING DUTCHMAN’
2035. na. CREWLESS LIGHTSHIP IS NEW ‘FLYING DUTCHMAN’. Popular Mechanics Magazine. December 1932. One page article with large illustration described new unmanned lightship designed to operate on carbonic acid gas and acetylene gas for six months without maintenance. In later years this would evolve into the large unmanned light buoys and towers that we know today. Additional articles include how the Lighthouse Service maintains its 10,100 buoys at sea, with two photographs, the radio-doctor saving life in the Arctic, and many more interesting articles of the day. Full issue, only light wear. (VG). $19 / Your price $ 11.40.