I operated Grumman Trackers off Australia's HMAS Melbourne and she had what was called 'drop lights' over the stern to give some semblance of perspective with line-up (12 foot clearance between wingtip and island!).
I also remember references to 'Bedford Pattern' lighting; whether this referred to the drop lights or the whole flight deck illumination setup I can't recall.
Thank heaven for the LSO's, at night and in the middle of the Pacific I say! They were never short of a beer afterwards.