Porthole Lantern by Oceanus Brass

A lantern designed to stand the test of time. The Oceanus Brass Porthole Lantern is strong, reliable, and built to last. We set out to craft a timeless lighting instrument that is both rich in heritage and classic in design. A lantern you can rely on every day with proud confidence, whether on the open ocean or in the great outdoors. 

Inspired by 19th-century clipper vessels. The Porthole Lantern mirrors the robust brass portholes that once braved stormy seas aboard these legendary ships. Sealed with brass frames and stainless steel hardware, it brings sea-worthy design and functionality to your modern lifestyle.

Machined from a block of solid brass, the Porthole Lantern is built to withstand the most unforgiving conditions. Precision-cut threads paired with rubber gaskets ensure a leak-proof, waterproof seal, keeping the inner workings protected and always ready for action. 

Light whenever you need it. The Porthole Lantern boasts a reinforced spark mechanism with easily replaceable flints and wicks, ensuring the reliability you expect from a tool of this caliber. Whether you're reading a map through a stormy night or enjoying a peaceful evening under the stars, the Porthole Lantern delivers light with unmatched elegance.

Portholes, the iconic circular windows of seafaring vessels, became a defining feature of the legendary clipper ships of the 19th century. Known for their speed and elegance, clippers often sailed in harsh conditions, where the durability of brass portholes was crucial. These brass-framed windows not only provided light and ventilation to the interior cabins but also ensured the vessel could endure the immense pressures of the sea, maintaining the structural integrity of the hull.

Brass was a preferred material in the maritime world for its corrosion resistance, making it ideal for vessels that braved long journeys through unpredictable waters. The portholes on ships offered a glimpse of the horizon for sailors, serving as both a practical tool and a symbol of the adventurous spirit that defined the era.

The Porthole Lantern is a tribute to these brass-clad windows of maritime history, designed to bring a rugged elegance to your space. Just as the portholes of clippers offered light and a connection to the vast oceans, the Porthole Lantern lights your way with the enduring charm of the open sea.

The Porthole Lantern has been manufactured to thrive over decades of use, through all of the conditions you intend to throw it through. This metamorphosis from raw metal to a polished, functional tool encapsulates our labor of love and dedication.

Our products are steeply discounted off retail prices because we want to reward our very first customers. The opportunity to purchase a tool of this magnitude at this price is rare. With our finishing assembly, our master craftsmanship, the Porthole Lantern, with your help, shall become an heirloom for you to pass down.

We stand behind the quality of our tools and the uniqueness and complexity of our hardware. Each piece has its own unique character that we hope will bring satisfaction at every moment.

The Oceanus Porthole Lantern is currently spec'd to be as follows. As with any project not yet complete, these dimensions may change slightly over time as we optimize our manufacturing systems and the tool's design:

• Diameter: ~1 15/16" (49mm)
• Thickness: ~13/16" (21mm)
• Weight: ~6oz (170g)

The versatility of the Bow-Shackle made it an indispensable tool on the seas, and it continues to impress today. Creativity is your only boundary when putting the Bow-Shackle to use.

The Bow-Shackle makes for a helpful attachment point, ensuring that your Porthole Lantern remains secure and always within reach. You can easily attach it to your backpack, sailing jacket, or any outdoor equipment.

Since launching our first product, the Oceanus Brass - Bow Shackle Pen, we are so proud to have been embraced by the ocean-loving community. Our backers can be found throughout the whole world, and they are equally present on social media! Below are a few of our favorite excerpts of what our backers are saying about our products:

With our design roots in Boston, our company draws creative inspiration from the hub of America’s rich nautical history. In developing our product, our original prototypes and inspiration came from the old shipyards of East Boston.

The nautically-inspired Porthole Lantern harkens back to a time of adventure on open seas, its durability a testament to the harsh demands of that bygone era. Our hardware is tied to the art and science of sailing and exploration.

Inspired by nautical-grade hardware, the Porthole Lantern is built to last. Perfect for the storied sailor, the intrepid adventurer, or anyone who values the extraordinary in every detail. 

To keep up the momentum, please share the campaign on social media and or tell your friends, co-workers, and neighbors about us! We are so excited to start making your Oceanus Brass Porthole Lantern!

We launched Oceanus Brass because we wanted to share our nautically inspired tool with the world and turn an idea into action. A project that was both challenging and rewarding, the Oceanus Brass Porthole Lantern is something we are very proud to share with you. We hope to encourage others to try their hand at something new just as we did, to build something of their own, to go through that exploration process of learning and bringing inspiration to fruition. We owe a great debt of gratitude to the many relationships we’ve built along the way with industrial designers and manufacturers who helped us push the boundaries of what we were told was possible.