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Distress Signals
DISTRESS SIGNALS A gun fired at intervals of one minute. A continuous sounding of a fog horn. Red star shells. A Morse code SOS signal ( . . . – – – . . . ) sent by radiotelegraphy, flashing light, or … Continue reading
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Tagged boating safety, distress signals, flares
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Where to dispose of old flares in Seattle
NOTE: I just received a report that Shilshole Marina is no longer accepting flares so there may be changes in other locations below as the ones listed were all having the flares picked up by the same person. Sorry for … Continue reading
Posted in Safety Thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged boating safety, disposal, dispose, flares, Seattle
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