Searchlights are powerful lighting equipment that make use of a series of reflectors to create a beam of light that can be precisely trained in a given direction. Developed in the late 19th century, the search light has been utilized in military operations, recovery projects, and even in advertising and entertainment endeavors. Once available only in stationary models, search lights of today are constructed with a series of swivel mechanisms that help to make the device ideal for a wide range of applications.