The Universal Code of Signals for the Mercantile Marine of All Nations: With A Selection of Sentences Adapted for Convoys, and A System of Geometrical

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Kessinger Publishing, 2008 - 344 ページ
The Universal Code of Signals for the Mercantile Marine of All Nations is a book written by Frederick Marryat in 1854. The book contains a comprehensive guide to the use of signals for communication between ships, covering a wide range of topics such as navigation, safety, and commerce. It includes a system of geometrical signals, which can be used to convey messages quickly and efficiently, as well as a selection of sentences adapted for convoys. The book is aimed at sailors and merchants who are involved in international trade and commerce, and provides them with a common language for communication at sea. The Universal Code of Signals is an important historical document that reflects the development of maritime communication in the mid-19th century, and is still relevant today for those involved in the shipping industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Frederick Marryat was born on July 10, 1792 in London, England. He entered the Royal Navy at the age of 14 and served with distinction in many parts of the world before retiring in 1830 with the rank of captain. From 1832 to 1835, he edited the Metropolitan Magazine. His first novel, The Naval Officer, was published in 1829. His other adult novels include Mr. Midshipman Easy, The Kings Own, Newton Forster, Peter Simple, Jacob Faithful, and The Phantom Ship. He also wrote a number of children's books including Masterman Ready, Settlers in Canada, The Mission, The Children of the New Forest, and The Little Savages. He travelled in Canada and the United States from 1837 to 1839. Afterward, he recorded his impressions in A Diary in America. He died on August 9, 1848.

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