norm@uunet.UU.NET (Norm Finn) (12/04/89)
From: ames!ultra!norm@uunet.UU.NET (Norm Finn) For the purpose of interactive simulation [all right, game playing :-)] I would like to find the repertoire of easily transmissible signals available to naval fleet commanders in the period 1600-1920. The primary medium would, of course, be flag hoists. I'm familiar with the types of signals, "follow me line ahead," "simultaneous turn 3 points to starboard," etc., but I want the whole list in detail. Ideally, someone could point me to a library or book dealer who has a copy of one or more actual signal books from this era. Another possibility would be a pointer to some naval equivalents of the type of commercially printed manuals common for army training throughout this period. Even a specific reference to a secondary source would be much appreciated. -- Thanks in advance (reply directly to me, of course) Norm Finn domain: norm@ultra.com Ultra Network Technologies Internet: ultra!norm@ames.arc.nasa.gov 101 Daggett Dr. uucp: ...ames!ultra!norm San Jose, CA 95134 (408) 922-0100
dyson@tut.cis.ohio-state.edu (mark l dyson) (12/05/89)
From: dyson@tut.cis.ohio-state.edu (mark l dyson) In article <11919@cbnews.ATT.COM> ames!ultra!norm@uunet.UU.NET (Norm Finn) writes: >For the purpose of interactive simulation [all right, game playing :-)] >I would like to find the repertoire of easily transmissible signals >available to naval fleet commanders in the period 1600-1920. I, too, would dearly love to accumulate this list. 18th century naval warfare is one of my most passionately-held vices, but I have not been blessed with the time to accomplish all the research I would like. Help, please? (please reply to address 71341.77@compuserve.com as I will be away from the INTERNET for a few weeks.) Thanks. Peace -Mark-