March 25th, 2017, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ruffroundedges
Did you know that the saying "Sounding Off" comes from ship to ship communication when signaling course and maneuvering intentions by horn signals?
For example 3 short blasts of the horn or klaxion means : I'm backing up now."
3 long 2 short mean "Farewell to port,thanks for the hospitality."
From the memory of Ruff.
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How many short blasts for "Roger the cabinboy"?  |
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