Signalman 1 & C - Historic Naval Ships Association

markers. One red chemical light should be lashed onthe approach-ship side of the other marker.COMMUNICATIONSBeing alongside another ship is an excellentopportunity for you, as a Signalman, to sharpen yourskills in semaphore and flaghoist. So when alongside,take the time to call up a striker and practice, practice,practice, or pull out those flaghoist signals you havemade up in your drill log and commence exchangingsignals. It’s a good way to become an efficientoperator. Remember, though, that before exchangingflaghoist signals, you must first request permissionfrom the OOD.SUMMARYFigure 8-8.—Station-marker light box.In this chapter you were taught the watchstandingduties of the Signalman. As you have read, Signalmanduties cover a wide range, from locating ships information to recognizing the nighttime UNREP signalfor ammunition. This chapter is a need-to-know for allof the Signalman community. Study and learn!Figure 8-9.—Distance line markings.8-20