The Story of the Semaphore Part V Development in the Royal Navy and Other Services

Abstract

Discusses the development of the visual signalling system known in its various forms as Semaphore, ranging from hand-held flags to tower-mounted rotating arms, using differing codes and languages at sea and ashore until superseded by signal lamps, radio and electronic devices.

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Filed under: Other (Twentieth C) | Other (Nineteenth C) | Other (Eighteenth C) | Other (location)
Subjects include: Merchant Marines | Navies | Science & Exploration | Ship Handling & Seamanship