SIGNALS IN USE AT ALL NEW ZEALAND PORTS.

Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 463, 9 February 1869, Page 4

SIGNALS IN USE AT ALL NEW ZEALAND PORTS.

TIUAIi SIUJNALfS, 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 less than six feet apart. Last Quarter Flood.—Three balls vertical at masthead, with not less than six feet between each. Ebb Tide.—One ball at masthead. BAR, 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. Note.—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 ito be kept steady as she goes. 1 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 Required.—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.—Red 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 be best seen, four feet apart. In addition to the above, eYery 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) FS.OM SHORE. A boat-will come off.-—Two white lights vertical (as a steamer cuming in).

Boat i cannot ;put lights vertical; upper red, lower white. Wait till daylight, :boat willputoff then; weather permitting.—Two lights vertical: upper whiter lower red. Keep to sea,' but to sea.—rTwo white lights horizontal, with red light be--tween them, to be used for vessels approaching or at anchor. (A) tBOM VESSEL. 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 Bea. —Two white lighlß horizontal, with a green light between them. waterman's signal. A ball will be 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*