From tho Spelling Table, to spell the name Nelson you must make three separate heists, as follows:

The Colours of the Code Flags may be rendered indistinct through excessive distance: or haze may equally interfere to mask the colour, but not the shape, of a flag; therefore, that no opportunity of communicating at sea should be lost, a system of Distance Signals has been introduced into the International Code Signal Book.

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Also for the purpose of facilitating communication, the Distance Signals hoisted singly and followed by Stop," have a special signification importing urgency. The characteristic of the Distance Signal is the Ball— one Ball at least appearing in every hoist of the Distance Code: the two other symbols may be Pennants or Square Flags of any colour.

It will be seen from the woodcut (p. Ill) of Distance Signals that the Code has been so arranged as to give the least possible trouble in finding the combination required; thus—

The first column (B to H) contains all the combinations having the Ball or Balls first or uppermost in the hoist.

The second column (J to P) contains all the combinations having the Ball or Balls second or separated in the hoist.

The third column (Q to W) contains all the combinations having the Ball or Balls last or lowermost in the hoist.

SIGNIFICATIONS of the Distance Signals when made singly, which will be indicated by the "stop" following each Hoist.

B. Asks name of ship, or Signal Station, in sight.
C. Yes.

D. No.

F. Repeat Signal, or hoist it in a more conspicuous place. G. Cannot distinguish your Flags. Come nearer, or make Distance Signals.

H. You may communicate by the Semaphore, if you please.

J. Stop, or bring to. Something important to communi

cate.

K. Have you any telegrams or dispatches for me?
L. Want a pilot. Can I have one?

M. Want a tug. Can I have one?

N. What is the Meteorological Weather Forecast?
P. Calls attention of Signal Station in sight.

Q. Vessel asks for orders by telegraph from owner, Mr.

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E. Report me by telegraph to my owner, Mr.

S. Send the following message by telegraph,

T. Send the following message, by the Signal Letters, through the telegraph.

In addition to the above, the following Distance Signals composed of Two Symbols have the special signification indicated beneath :

You are running into Danger.

Fire or Leak. Want immediate assistance.

Short of Provisions. Starving.

Aground. Want immediate assist

ance.