Hi,
I'm an undergraduate designing a torch for use in an energency aboard a
ship, thus I envision it being used to signal to the shore or nearby
boats in the event of an emergency.

If anyone is willing to offer any suggestions, or experiences with
existing designs I would be extremely grateful. Especially invaluable
would be descriptions of how you would use such a torch - e.g.
proceedures and whether you might be wearing gloves, or have it
attached to your body in some way etc.

Thanks

Robert C