Code of Signals for Steam Whistles, by Brooks [Verso]

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TitleCode of Signals for Steam Whistles, by Brooks [Verso]
This resource is part of a series 
CreatorBrooks, T. B. (Thomas Benton), 1836-1900
CollectionsThomas Benton Brooks Papers
Descriptive Information
LanguageEnglish
Code of signals for steam whistles, by Brooks.  Includes signals for maneuvering, such as go, stop, can you come to my assistance, etc.
TranscriptionManeuvering; 90 Get ready for Sea; 91 Go ahead; 92 Go more slowly; 93 Go faster; 94 Stop; 95 Close up; 96 Prepare to Anchor; 97 Pass by me on the Port hand; 98 Pass by me on the Starboard hand; 99 Are you ready to sail; 100 Follow me; 101 I am aground; 102 I cannot get off. Can you come to my assistance; 103 I am in distress. Send a boat to me.
LocationsCharleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States(32.77657,-79.93092)
TopicsSouth Carolina--History
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Naval operations
Fort Sumter National Monument (Agency : U.S.)
Physical Descriptions
Mediumcommercial correspondence
TypeStill Image
Formatimage/jpeg
Contributing Institutions
Held By Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Identifiers
Digital Identifiersmt_brooks506_010_002
Permanent Linkhttp://purl.clemson.edu/E9D03CDB8446B3075C13E973B2D5E4A6
Batch ID20180328174717
RightsU.S. Government Work Learn More

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