Lightship

usgb/ˈlaɪtʃɪp/
noun

A ship that has a powerful light and is anchored in an area of the sea where there is danger, to guide ships safely.

The mariner used the lightship as a guide to avoid dangerous shoals.
Visual representation of "lightship" - A ship that has a powerful light and is anchored in an area of the sea where there is danger, to guide ships safely.

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  • anchor the lightship
  • guide by lightship
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Maritime Navigation

Lightships are used for maritime navigation; think of them as movable lighthouses in the sea.

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The old sailor told stories of how the lightship's glow led them home through fog.
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Danger Zones

Lightships mark dangerous areas, like shallow waters where ships could run aground.

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He checked the map for the lightship's position to steer clear of the rocky seabed.
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Fixed Position

Unlike normal ships, lightships stay anchored in one location to serve as a consistent marker.

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The captain noted the lightship hadn't moved, a constant in the changing sea.
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