Publisher's Synopsis
The Universal Code of Signals for the Mercantile Marine of All Nations is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors and navigators, written by G.B. Richardson and published in 1864. The book contains a complete set of signals that can be used to communicate between ships, as well as a selection of sentences specifically adapted for use in convoys. The code includes systems for using geometrical, night, and fog signals, making it a valuable resource for sailors navigating in challenging conditions. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the communication methods used by sailors in the 19th century, and it remains relevant today for those interested in maritime history and navigation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.