Get The Bleep Out Of The Way.
A. Three long blast of the ships whistle or general alarm at an interval of three, means a man overboard. This is dismissed by three short whistle blast. B. Three Short blast can also be Rule 34 (Inland and International) "Maneuvering and Warning Signals." Three short blast means "I am operating astern propulsion."
On seagoing vessels in restricted visibility a prolonged blast on the ships whistle means the vessel is making way through the water.
It is called a short salute and is how ships greet each other.
There are particular sound signals that are to be used when you first get underway. One prolonged blast signifies that you are about to get underway. If you are going to make way in reverse, you need to signal an additional 3 short blasts.
easy... go like this... a long whistle
The "i" in "whistle" makes a long vowel sound.
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"Whistle" contains a short vowel sound for the letter "i." The letter "i" in "whistle" is pronounced as a short /ɪ/ sound.
The Long Ships was created in 1945.
Well, honey, three long blasts followed by two short blasts from a Great Lakes ship means they're backing up, just like your ex trying to come back into your life after they realize they messed up. So, keep your distance and let that ship do its thing before it ends up in hot water.
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