The National Geographic Magazine, Volume 70National Geographic Society, 1936 - Geography Indexes kept up to date with supplements. |
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Page 170
... ship sending radio signals , and thus determine its direc- tion at sea by the same method it would use with a radiobeacon on shore . This tak- ing of bearings between ship and ship di- minishes the risk of collision in fog , and it also ...
... ship sending radio signals , and thus determine its direc- tion at sea by the same method it would use with a radiobeacon on shore . This tak- ing of bearings between ship and ship di- minishes the risk of collision in fog , and it also ...
Page 171
... SHIP THAT GAVE THE WRONG " ADDRESS " When a steamer in distress in fog or storm reports an incorrect position , it now can be reached by ships equipped with radio direction - finders . So that the directional apparatus may pick up the ...
... SHIP THAT GAVE THE WRONG " ADDRESS " When a steamer in distress in fog or storm reports an incorrect position , it now can be reached by ships equipped with radio direction - finders . So that the directional apparatus may pick up the ...
Page 177
... ships during heavy fog and rain . 4 Photograph courtesy The Washington Post SERVICING A HUGE ". regular station ship was sunk by the liner Olympic in May , 1934 ( page 182 ) . Anchored in deep water and close to steamer lanes , a light- ...
... ships during heavy fog and rain . 4 Photograph courtesy The Washington Post SERVICING A HUGE ". regular station ship was sunk by the liner Olympic in May , 1934 ( page 182 ) . Anchored in deep water and close to steamer lanes , a light- ...
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New Safeguards for Ships in Fog and Storm By GEORGE R PUTNAM | 169 |
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