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Mar. 24th, 2003 12:18 pm"Signals At Sea," by Annie Dillard
Dillard composed this poem from the text of Cugle's Practical Navigation, by Charles H. Cugle, published in 1936.
(If the flags in A's hoist cannot be made out,
B keeps her answering pennant at the "Dip"
and hoists the signal "OWL" or "WCX.")
CXL Do not abandon me.
A I am undergoing a speed trial.
D Keep clear of me - I am maneuvering
with difficulty.
F I am disabled. Communicate with me.
G I require a pilot.
P Your lights are out, or burning badly.
U You are standing into danger.
X Stop carrying out your intentions.
K You should stop your vessel instantly.
L You should stop. I have something
important to communicate.
R You may feel your way past me.
Dillard composed this poem from the text of Cugle's Practical Navigation, by Charles H. Cugle, published in 1936.
(If the flags in A's hoist cannot be made out,
B keeps her answering pennant at the "Dip"
and hoists the signal "OWL" or "WCX.")
CXL Do not abandon me.
A I am undergoing a speed trial.
D Keep clear of me - I am maneuvering
with difficulty.
F I am disabled. Communicate with me.
G I require a pilot.
P Your lights are out, or burning badly.
U You are standing into danger.
X Stop carrying out your intentions.
K You should stop your vessel instantly.
L You should stop. I have something
important to communicate.
R You may feel your way past me.
