Navigation light side of the vessel, a flashing green on the starboard side of the vessel, two flashing white lights on the top and one flashing yellow on the bottom side of the fuselage. The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft also features a flashing strobe along with red and green lights. Navigation light A navigation light, also known as a running or position light, is a source of illumination on a vessel, aircraft or spacecraft. Navigation lights give information on a craft's position, heading, and status. Their placement is mandated by international conventions or civil authorities. Navigation lights are not intended to provide
Bounty (1960 ship) mate, as the C-130 circled the ship in the early morning hours. "Bounty" was listing at about a 45 degree angle on its starboard side. As the C-130 crew radioed instructions to "Bounty", the plane circled for hours while preparations were made. Meanwhile, helicopter crews from Elizabeth City were instructed to prepare for a very difficult rescue operation. At 4:45 am, Svendsen radioed to the C-130 that the ship was sinking and the crew needed immediate assistance. McIntosh flew the plane lower and readied his crew to drop life rafts and supplies. With the plane short on fuel, the C-130