THe Mirror that you don´t want to need to use.

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From: kpbosun views 32767
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This is a lifeboat signal mirror. It is for use by wreck survivors to attract the attention of search and rescue personnel. This one is glass and I believe was standard equipment from the World War II era.
I obtained it in the early 1960s with some other war equipment.
I imagine that similar mirrors are still in all lifeboats, but they may now be made from a less fragile material.
As you may notice, some of the reflecting surface has suffered age damage. The instructions on the back are still in very good condition.
You can probably read them if look at the enlarged view.
I have tried to use the mirror while standing still, and expect that in actual use a lot of luck would be required for it to be effective.
A person in a lifeboat with damaged electronic equipment might still welcome its use.

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