Perko Lantern Lanterns

Perkins Marine Lantern Co.
Perko Bow Lantern and Wonder skater's lantern

PERKO WONDER

This Perko (1920-1930) light is smallest size (10.5"), suitable for boats up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) only. Class 2 boats range from 26 to 39 feet (7.9 to 11.9 meters) and class 3 boats range from 40 to 65 feet (12.2 to 19.8 meters). The sizes of boat lights began at 10 inches (26.7 cm) tall and continue in 2 inch (5.1 cm) increments, up to the English Channel size of 21 inches (53.3 cm). The larger the boat, the larger the lights required by law. All Perko lanterns are available in brass or galvanized iron.
The Wonder skater's lantern is only 6 inches tall.