Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble), 1878-1944 · London : Sidgewick & Jackson, litd · leaf 78
like that of the Roman admiral, carriedthree lights, the other warships having one light each,except the transports, which were distinguished bytwo. In battle a national flag was used so as to facilitaterecognition of ones own vessels from those of the48 MEDITERRANEAN PROGRESS enemy. And, as… … Shield Signalling. Torr mentions the interesting fact that attempts weremade at semaphoring with a single flag, and furtherat signalling by flashing the sunlight from a shield. Inaddition to the^ above, signals were made for getting u 49 SHIPS AND WAYS OF OTHER DAYS under way, for altering the…
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