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Old March 25th, 2017, 01:00 AM   #4321
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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."

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