Special Consular Reports, Volumen4U.S. Government Printing Office, 1891 |
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... miles . Cape Point Light is situated on Cape Point , the southernmost ex- tremity of the Cape peninsula , at an elevation of 816 feet above high water , in latitude 34 ° 21 ′ 12 ′′ S. and longitude 18 ° 29 ′ 30 ′′ E. The shaft is of ...
... miles . Cape Point Light is situated on Cape Point , the southernmost ex- tremity of the Cape peninsula , at an elevation of 816 feet above high water , in latitude 34 ° 21 ′ 12 ′′ S. and longitude 18 ° 29 ′ 30 ′′ E. The shaft is of ...
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... miles from the deck of a vessel 12 feet above the water . Flat Island , situated at 7 miles from the nearest point of the main- land , has a revolving catoptric light of the first order , at an elevation of 365 feet above mean sea level ...
... miles from the deck of a vessel 12 feet above the water . Flat Island , situated at 7 miles from the nearest point of the main- land , has a revolving catoptric light of the first order , at an elevation of 365 feet above mean sea level ...
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... miles eastward from St. Denis , and the other at Pointe des Galets , distant 10 miles westward from St. Denis . The Pointe de Bel Air light is white ; its altitude over the level of the sea is 44 metres ; it is visible at 21 miles , and ...
... miles eastward from St. Denis , and the other at Pointe des Galets , distant 10 miles westward from St. Denis . The Pointe de Bel Air light is white ; its altitude over the level of the sea is 44 metres ; it is visible at 21 miles , and ...
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... miles . It marks the anchorage to the port , Ponta do Sol , 800 yards to the WSW . Its approximate position is lati- tude 17 ° 12 ' 30 " N. , longitude 25 ° 05 ′ 45 ′′ W. On Bull Point , east end of the island , there has been erected a ...
... miles . It marks the anchorage to the port , Ponta do Sol , 800 yards to the WSW . Its approximate position is lati- tude 17 ° 12 ' 30 " N. , longitude 25 ° 05 ′ 45 ′′ W. On Bull Point , east end of the island , there has been erected a ...
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... miles from the island . At a distance of about 4 miles the 2 lights merge into 1 . Fixed white light on an iron col- umn . The light should be brought to bear NE . before steering for the entrance of the harbor , to clear a sunken rock ...
... miles from the island . At a distance of about 4 miles the 2 lights merge into 1 . Fixed white light on an iron col- umn . The light should be brought to bear NE . before steering for the entrance of the harbor , to clear a sunken rock ...
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Página 478 - ... on their respective sides in sufficient time to prevent collision, in such manner as to make them most visible, and so that the green light shall not be seen on the port side, nor the red light on the starboard side.
Página 480 - In obeying and construing these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances which may render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.
Página 341 - ... (b) A vessel of 150 feet or upwards in length, when at anchor, shall carry in the forepart of the vessel, at a height of not less than 20 feet above the hull, one such light, and at or near the stern of the vessel and at such a height that it shall be not less than 15 feet lower than the forward light, another such light. Both these lights shall be visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 3 miles.
Página 155 - ... shall not have costs against the defendant, unless the judge before whom the trial shall be, shall certify his approbation of the action, and of the verdict obtained thereupon.
Página 477 - The said green and red side lights shall be fitted with inboard screens projecting at least 3 feet forward from the light, so as to prevent these lights from being seen across the bow.
Página 455 - ... may, on a certificate signed by a legally qualified medical practitioner, and with the consent of the superintending body of such hospital or place, be removed, by order of any justice, to such hospital or place at the cost of the local authority...
Página 480 - Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any vessel or the owner or master or crew thereof from the consequences of any neglect to carry lights or signals, or of any neglect to keep a proper lookout, or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the special circumstances of the case.
Página 477 - under way " within the meaning of these rules when she is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground. II. LIGHTS AND so FORTH The word
Página 478 - ... such lantern shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision, so that the green light shall not be seen on the port side nor the red light on the starboard side.
Página 469 - On free waves, ie, waves in deep water, the effect is greatest. 2. In a surf, or waves breaking on a bar, where a mass of liquid is in actual motion in shallow water, the effect of the oil is uncertain, as nothing can prevent the larger waves from breaking under such circumstances, but even here it is of some service.