Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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One Black Ball

A day shape hoisted up the mast in this way indicates that the vessel is at anchor. At night, the corresponding signal is one or two white anchor lights, depending on the vessel's length.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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