Rush orders – We do offer rush services for some orders, though the availability depends on the location, condition, and type of item.A salesperson will notify you when your order is ready for pickup. If you're interested in this service, please make a note in the order note field in your cart or contact us for details. There is an additional handling charge for this option. We also have a location in Los Angeles that we ship a large freight container to several times a year with store pick-up available. Local pick-up – Local pick-up for most orders is available in our New York city stores and Scranton, PA, warehouse for free.All crates have Phillips head screws on one side, so that they can be easily opened.

Shipments to a commercial addresses with a loading dock or fork lift available may be exempted from the lift gate fee. For shipments to a residential address, a lift gate will be automatically included at an additional cost. Scheduling for delivery will be made with the most cost-effective and trusted carriers. A crating charge will be added in your quote. Items are crated by our freight department in our Scranton, PA warehouse. Medium-sized items (5 to 50 lb., no larger than 30 in.) are shipped UPS Ground, with processing time from 3 to 10 business days. Standard shipping – Small items (under 5 lb., no larger than 12 in.) are shipped USPS with a 1 to 3 business day processing time.Expedited shipping may be available at an additional cost. Orders under $25 ship for $7.95, US only. Hardware – Vintage hardware orders in the US over $25 ship free by USPS.If you wish to upgrade to UPS Ground or some other service, please call 88 or send us your cart to request a quote. Refunds will not be given due to USPS delays. In some cases shipping delays may extend to 1 to 4 weeks. Postal Service packages may require more time to be delivered due to COVID-19 and the Postal Service’s adoption of Expedited to Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS). You won't be charged until you agree to any shipping charges and your order is finalized. When you place an order online, you'll see an amount on your credit card account that is an authorization only (like in a restaurant before the tip). If you want a firm ship quote before placing your order, click 'send us your cart' or contact us at 88. You will be contacted with the final ship cost by email or phone before the order is finalized and you are charged. Shipping charges – The shipping cost presented in your cart is an estimate only, except for vintage hardware orders.Hinged porthole windows and storm covers are accessible from inside the ship's hull, and are typically fastened to their closed positions by hand tightening several pivoting, threaded devices, commonly referred to as 'dogs.' Older portholes can be identified by the protruding collar of their base plate which may be up to several inches deep, thus accommodating the thickness of a wooden hull. Storm covers are also used on Navy and merchant marine ships to prevent interior light from escaping the ship's lower berths, and to provide protection from hostile fire. It is also used to block light from entering lower berths when darkness is preferred.

The main purpose of the storm cover is, as its name implies, to protect the window from heavy seas. In addition, many portholes also have metal storm covers that can be securely fastened against the window when necessary. Sometimes the glass disk of a porthole is encased in a separate frame which is hinged onto the base frame so that it can be opened and closed.

The porthole is primarily a circular glass disk encased in a metal frame that is bolted securely into the side of a ship's hull. When closed shut, portholes keep a tight barrier from water entering the ship and the various storms that can surface at sea.Ī porthole consists of at least two structural components and is, similar to any other type of window in design and purpose. In addition, porthole windows also offer a view to the outside and even though they are small, they still offer a sizeable amount of light and sufficient air to pass through. In addition to providing light, porthole windows also relieve a bit of the stuffiness of living in such close quarters by providing some fresh air when they are opened.

With these windows, form follows function as they are stylistically appealing as well as serve a very specific function. The distinct design of porthole windows serve an important role aboard any ship or vessel and are much more complex than they seem.

Porthole light