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A. Three long blast of the ships whistle or general alarm at an interval of three, means a man overboard. This is dismissed by three short whistle blast. B. Three Short blast can also be Rule 34 (Inland and International) "Maneuvering and Warning Signals." Three short blast means "I am operating astern propulsion."
On seagoing vessels in restricted visibility a prolonged blast on the ships whistle means the vessel is making way through the water.
It is called a short salute and is how ships greet each other.
There are particular sound signals that are to be used when you first get underway. One prolonged blast signifies that you are about to get underway. If you are going to make way in reverse, you need to signal an additional 3 short blasts.
easy... go like this... a long whistle
It is the "Masters Salute", a salute to the Master of another vessel.
WikiGuide Blasts have been discontinued.
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The Long Ships was created in 1945.
One long honk on the horn
The long whistle blow at a meet means to hop up on the block and be prepared to take your mark at any time.