NOTICE TO MARINERS.
In the Harbor Regulations, published in the Otago Provincial Government Gazette, No. 214, dated sth November, 1862, page 180, eighth line, second column from the top, for " Blue with a White St. Andrew's Cros«, Ebb Tide, and Bar fit to take," read " Bar not fit to take," (It is probable that the same error may have appeared in the New Zealand General Government Gazette.) The following are the correct signals at the Flagstaff, Otago Heads.
Blue Peter.—Keep to sea, the bar is not fit to take.
Red Flag.—Take the Bar, there is no danger. Blue, with a white St. Andrew's cross.—-Ebb tide, and Bar not fit to take. White Flag.—First quarter flood. The following: signals are in use at the Port: — Pilot.—The 'Onion Jack at the fore. Customs Boat.—The Union Jack at the peak. Gunpowder on Board. —The Union Jack at the main. Medical Assistance.---The Union Jack over the Ensign at the peak. Government Emigrants on Board. —Ensign at the mkenmast head. Mails on Board.—White flog at the fore. Boarding Officer.—Blue flag at the main. Clearing Officer.—White flag at the main. Police.—The Ensign at the main. Police at Night.—Two lights vertical at the peak, having Sve feet between the two. By Order, . THOMAS DICK, Provincial Secretary of the Province of Otxgo.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 284, 17 November 1862, Page 5
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214NOTICE TO MARINERS. Otago Daily Times, Issue 284, 17 November 1862, Page 5
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