Untitled Vocabulary Signal Book, 1800. A vocabulary of 2998 numeral signals; Lettered signals and significations; Miscellaneous; Signals for use in convoy; Fog and night signals

Untitled Vocabulary Signal Book. [1800]. Originally used by the ROMNEY off Copenhagen to Admiral Dickson off Elsinore. Issued for trial by Sir Home Popham afterwards, with instructions for comments from the Fleet to be sent to Lord Spencer. Contents: A vocabulary of 2998 numeral signals; Lettered signals and significations; Miscellaneous; Signals for use in convoy; Fog and night signals. [Number 14]

Object Details

ID: MER/4
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Creator: HMS Mercury
Date made: 1800 - 1800
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 1 volume
Parts: H.M.S. Mercury (Manuscript)