SIGNALS TO BE USED AT ALL NEW ZEALAND PORTS.

Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 323, 13 August 1868, Page 2

SIGNALS TO BE USED AT ALL NEW ZEALAND PORTS.

105. From and after the first day oi September, 1868, -the following general signals will be .used at all New Zealand Ports. Tidal Signals. 106.—'I'idal signals are to consist of ■one, two, or three balls, of any color which can best be seen at any port, arranged vertically. Flood Tide. —Two balls vertical at masthead, not less than six feet apart Last Quarter Flood.—Three balls vertically at masthead, with not less than six feet between each. Ebb Tide.—One ball at masthead. Bar or Danger Signals. 107. Bar signals will be distinguished by their being arranged zontallyWait for High "Water.—A ball at each yard arm and one on mast half the iength of the yard below the yard. Stand on, take the Bar. —Four balls horizontal on yard, two on each side of mast. Bar dangerous. Three balls horizontal on yard, two on any one side or uuifii una one on iiuj ulljw Put to Sea. —Two balls horizontal on yard, on either side of mast. Note. —Semaphore arms are to he used for piloting vessels over all bars where a pilot establishment is maintained, when pilots are not put on board, and "the vessel being piloted is to be steered in the direction towards which the semaphore arm is pointed. When the semaphore arm is dropped the vessel is to be kept stead yasshe goes.