Excerpt from Code of Flotilla and Boat Squadron Signals for the United States Navy
Want of time would not allow the completion of the entire work, nor of any of its separate parts, before putting it in the hands of the printer and, to secure the greatest possible expe dition in getting it out, the pages were put in type as rapidly as they could be written.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive maritime signal code developed to facilitate communication between ships and small boats. Originally prepared for the United States Navy, it has been used to exchange messages both in war and peacetime. The code is designed to be used with a variety of flags, pendants, and other visual signals. The user will find instructions for using the code in conjunction with different types of vessels, including directions for using it at night or in foggy conditions. The range of situations and uses for the code makes it a flexible and versatile tool for communicating at a distance. This book is a valuable tool for those interested in maritime history, sailing, or naval strategy. It shows how signals were used to convey complex messages across vast distances in the days before radio and telephone. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282902025_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282902025
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