MEM. Several new Sentences having been added to this Part, commencing with No. 6901, for the sake of reference they have been incorporated alphabetically; and in cases where any Sentences might be sought for under two words, they have been inserted under each, the number following them indicating the signal to be made. The words, 66 see Vocabulary," following any list of Sentences, denote that at the Nos. placed against these words there will be found in the Vocabulary other words or short sentences relating to the heading under which this notice is placed. NO DISTINGUISHING FLAG To be used, but Numeral Flags only to be hoisted where best seen. SIGNALS to be used by the Pilots, Agents of Lloyd's, or others, to Vessels in Distress, to enable them to steer into a Port or Anchorage, or avoid Dangers, when it blows so hard that they cannot be boarded. 49 Steer as per compass, (bearing shown immediately) 50 Heave to on starboard tack 51 Heave to on port tack 52 Let go your anchor 53 Cut or slip 54 Try to clubhaul 56 There is room to wear 57 You must make more sail 58 Ride it out if possible 59 If obliged to go on shore, beach the vessel where people are assembled or waving, or where lights will be shewn, as per compass signal 60 Send a line on shore by kite, cask, &c. 61 Assistance will be sent immediately 62 Do not quit the vessel in your own boats, as life-boats are coming out 63 Do not quit the vessel on any account, as the only chance of saving yourselves |