SIGNALS IN USE AT ALL NEW ZEALAND PORTS.

Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 462, 6 February 1869, Page 4

SIGNALS IN USE AT ALL NEW ZEALAND PORTS.

TIDAL SIGNALS. Tidal signals 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 leas tban. six £e<it apart. Last Quarter. Flood.—Three balls vertical at masthead, with not less than six feet between each. Ebb Tide.—One ball at masthead. BAB, OB DANGER SIGNALS. Bar signals, will be distinguished by their being arranged horizontally. Wait for High Water.—A ball at each yard arm, and one on mast half the length 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 of mast, and one on the other. Put to Sea.—Two balls horizontal on yard, on either side of mast. jVote.—-Semaphore arms are 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 steer in the direction towards which the semaphore arm is pointed. When the semaphore arm is dropped the vessel i to be kept steady as she goes. Manukau harbor having several channels, special regulations have been issued by the local authorities for the guidance of vessels frequenting that port, and strangers are cautioned against attempting to enter without a knowledge of these local regulations. Signals to be made from vessels entering or in harbor, as required : Exempt from pilotage.—White flag at the main. Pilot Required.—Union Jack at the fore. Steam Tug Eequired.—Telegraph flag at the peak. Mails on Board.—Marryatt's telegraph flag at the main. Health or Boarding Officer Wanted.—No. 8 of Marryatt's code at the main. Gunpowder on Board.—Eed flag at the main. Government Immigrants on Board. —Ensign at the mizen. Medical Assistance Wanted.— Union Jack over ensign at the peak. Customs Boat Wanted.—Union Jack at the peak. Clearing Officer Wanted.—White flag at the fore. Police Wanted (by day).—Ensign at the main. Police Wanted (by night).—Two white lights vertical at"the peak, or at the same height where they can he best seen, four feet apart. In addition to the above, every pilot station is provided with a set of Marryatt's signal flags, which will be used as required. Night signals for open roadsteads, &c.: — (a) fbom shobe. A boat will come off.—Two white lights vertical (as a Bteamer cuming in).

Boat cannot put off.—Two lights vortical; upper red, lower white. Wait till daylight, boat will put off then, weather permitting.—Two lights vertical: upper white, lower red. Keep to aea, but to sea. —Two white lights horizontal, with red light between them, to be "used for vessels approaching or at anchor. (a) from: vassit. Will wait till daylight.—Two lights vertically; upper white, lower red. Cannot wait.—Two lights vertical; upper red, lower white. Cannot keep to sea, cannot put to white lights horizontal, with a green light between them. WATERMAN'S SIGNAL. A ball will he exhibited on a staff in some 'conspicuous place, near the usual landing, to signifiy when the bad weather fares way be charged, as per local regulations.