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Port lamps were popularly used in 19th century ships for lighting and navigation purposes. They are metallic lamps with a handle so they can be hung conveniently on the ship or inside it. These antique nautical lamps are the perfect nautical gifts as they create the true feel of the ancient maritime era in the area surrounding them. Featuring the traditional design, these ship lanterns can be used in your room, garden or anywhere else. These nautical lanterns are now popularly used in beach huts and coastal villas. The lamps have a glass reflector through which the light can be visible to faraway places. These lamps are lit using different types of oils. Today nautical lamps are used as interior decor accessories in nautical homes or costal villa. The port oil lamps can also be used to light up your corridors, patios or garden settings. The most popular of all port lamps are the red and green port lamp. Green port lamps, also known as starboard lamps, are provided with green color reflector. These lamps are typically used on the right side of the ship, also called the starboard side. Port lamps with red color reflection mirror are used on the port side - the left side - of the ship. Both green and red nautical lamps are popular among nautical decor enthusiasts. Homes which are decorated with nautical decor items like starboard lamps present a unique visual charm to visitors. These traditional lamps work well for both interior decoration purpose and outdoor use. They can be hung in the corner of your room in a coastal villa. Else, you can take them out in the garden and enjoy your evening drinks under their light. As the popularity of red and green port lamp grew as nautical decor items, many new designs have been introduced. However, these designs are the exact replica of the old nautical lamps. They are made of solid metal or alloys and are given the antique finish to resemble exactly like the old lamps. You can see different varieties of oil lamp items like Glass Lantern W/Iron Stand All Seas, Iron Sheet Anchor Lamp Ship Light, Red Nautical Gift With Great Utility and Rounded Antique Lantern With Four Light Windows.Nautical decor accessories like starboard lamps are sold through online stores. They are ideal for both traditional and modern homes. As people's tastes change over time, antique nautical products like ship wheel, porthole mirror, and nautical lamps become the preferred home decor choices for them. These products are now available at attractive price range and with free shipping. Avail this opportunity now to bring home the best collection of nautical decor items.