
Originally Posted by
Norman
Watercraft protectors
A lightning protection installation on a watercraft comprises a lightning protector mounted on the top of the mast or superstructure and a grounding conductor in contact with the water. Electrical conductors attach to the protector and run downward to the conductor. For a vessel with a conducting (iron or steel) hull, the grounding conductor is the hull. For a vessel with a non-conducting hull, the grounding conductor may be retractable, part of the hull, or attached to a centreboard.
A modern cruise ship is well insulated against a lightning strike, would not stop a burn mark appearing if struck. People on the deck are not insulated, and could attract a lightning strike with fatal consequences.
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