Posted by David Bamford on October 25, 2007 at 07:38:34 from 220.253.46.76 user David.
In Reply to: Re: Signal Stations posted by Prue Eckett on October 25, 2007 at 04:34:56:
Yes, it was a bit one-sided, because in the unlikely event that everything was going well, the sun was shining, the wind was gentle, etc, etc, there would be no need for a signal. One only needs assistance [after all, that's the purpose of the signal] when everything is turning pear-shaped. Unfortunately, in the days of sailing-ships, this was all too common.
David.