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Thesaurus Term/Concept: TIMEBALL TOWER

Identifier 93578
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A structure for visually communicating the exact time to ships in anchorage. A ball slides down a mast at the top of the tower, usually at noon or one o'clock exactly.

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