battle-lantern

Sail-trimmer, and Pumpman; a primed candle for each battle-lantern; a thumbstall and vent-guard for the 1st and 2d Captains of each gun.

Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance

The Fireman is to take down the fire-bucket, and place it and the battle-lantern in their appointed places.

Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance

Below deck all is dark save perchance a thin, knife-like ray emanating from a battle-lantern.

Our Navy in the War Lawrence Perry 1914

"Let's look at ye, then!" and seizing a battle-lantern, before thrust under a gun, the old veteran came close to Israel before he had time to elude the scrutiny.

Israel Potter Herman Melville 1855

AS I viewed myself in a fragment of looking-glass which hung up in the cabin, and by the dim light of a kind of battle-lantern, I was so impressed with a sense of vague awe at my appearance, and at the recollection of the terrific reality which I was thus representing, that I was seized with a violent tremour, and could scarcely summon resolution to go on with my part.

The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3 Edgar Allan Poe 1829

He was standing with one elbow resting on his capstan, shading his eyes from the light of the battle-lantern that stood near him with one hand, when he felt a gentle pressure of the other, that recalled his recollection.

The Pilot James Fenimore Cooper 1820

One battle-lantern, with candle or | lamp trimmed and primed, but | provided for gun-decks only; none | In the fire-buckets.

Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance