What is this thing?

6594 readers

50 users here now

Let us help you identify that mysterious object you’ve found.

Currently in CHALLENGE mode: If you've got something obscure knocking about, post a picture, and let's see how we do. Please prefix such posts with "CHALLENGE:" so we know we've got a fighting chance.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

mykl@lemmy.world

Found on a beach south of England (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 days ago by Soulstorm@sh.itjust.works to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

16 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Thought it might be a battery pack at first so I wasn’t going to touch it but it appears to be plastic.

Possibly broken at the top? Unsure.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Remains of the battery from a lantern/marking buoy. Might contain heavy elements.

These used to be single use and dropped in the ocean upon replacement. More efficient light bulbs have replaced many with solar cells and wave generators, and better environmental awareness has stopped dumping these in the sea and they're instead recycled. At least here in Norway.

[–] bizzle@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

"Shit, this plastic vessel full of poison ran out... should we take it to shore and dispose of it properly?"

"Heavens no, just throw it directly in the ocean! Out of sight out of mind!"