NEW CODE OF SIGNALS.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XII, Issue 945, 7 November 1868, Page 2

NEW CODE OF SIGNALS.

NOTICE TO MARINERS. From and after the first day of September, 1868, the following general signals are to be used at all New Zealand ports: A.—Tidal Signals. Tidal signals are to consist of one, two,or three balls, of any colour which can be best seen at any port arranged vertically. Flood Tide.—Two Balls, vertical, at Masthead, not less than six feet apart. Last Quarter Flood.—Three Balls, vertical, at Masthead, not less than six feet apart. Ebb Tide. —One Ball at Masthead. B. —Bar on Danger Signals. Bar Signals will be distinguished by their being arranged horizontally. , „ , Wait for High Water. —A Ball at each Yardarm, and one on Mast, half the length of the yard, below the yard. , , . * Stand on; Take the Bar.—Four balls, horizontal, on Yard, two on each side of Mast. Bar Dangerous.—Three Balls, horizontal, on Yard, two on any one side of Mast and one on the other. , . . „ , Put to Sea.—Two Balls, horizontal, on Yard, on either side of Mast. Note —Semaphore Arms are to be used tor piloting vessels over all bars where a pilot establishment is maintained, when pilots are put on board, and the vessel being piloted by the Semaphore is to be steered in the direction towards which the Semaphore Arm is pointed. When the Arm is dropped the vessel is to be kept as she goes.