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X X – Code flag; Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals. The traditional signature of an illiterate seaman. Morse code; ▬ ● ● ▬. X-band – A radar with 3cm wavelength transmitting at 10,000MHz. Xebec – Small three-masted,...
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W – Code flag; I require medical assistance. Morse code; ● ▬ ▬. Waft – To convoy or escort, a vessel (16th century), 2 Weft. Wager Policy – Policy of marine insurance issued to an insurer who has not declared his interest in matter insured. If he has...
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V – Code flag; I require assistance. Morse Code; ● ● ● ▬ V Bottom – A hull with the bottom section in the shape of a “V”. V flag + two numerals – Code flags; Speed in K.P.H. Vailing Topsail – Letting go topsail halyards as a salute. Valuation...
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U – Code flag; You are standing into danger. Morse signal; ● ● ▬. U-boat – First and Second World War German submarine. Ullage -The distance from the top of a tank to its contents top surface. Ulloa’s Circle – White ‘rainbow’ seen...
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T – Code flag; I am engaged in pair trawling. Sound signal; A power driven vessel making way in restricted visibility. Morse Code; ▬. T flag + Four Numerals – Code flags; Local time. Tab – Name sometimes given to tabling on a sail. Tab Nab – A...
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S – Code flag; I am operating astern propulsion. Sound signal; I am operating astern propulsion. Morse code; ● ● ●. S Band – A radar with 10cm wavelength transmitting at 3000MHz. S flag + two numerals – Code flags; Speed in Knots. Sabik – Star...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Maritime Dictionary
R – Code flag; No single letter meaning. Sound signal; Additional warning at any time when anchored. ‘R’ – The point of definition of mean time. As it is directly opposite to mean Sun, in Equinoctial, its position is that of mean Sun plus or...
