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Re: Whistle Blasts

by guest » December 28, 2018, 8:22 am

3 long and 2 short was a standard salute. Over time, "masters" shortened it to 1 long and 2 short as an informal greeting. This is why it is opposite of what it seems like it should be.

Salute or Formal Salute - Three Long, Two Short

Master's Salute or Informal Salute - One Long, Two Short

Re: Whistle Blasts

by Guest » December 12, 2018, 12:34 pm

I always thought the 3 long and 2 short was a Master's Salute meaning from the Master of the vessel to another Master on the other vessel.

The one long and two short was just a standard salute.

Re: Whistle Blasts

by Tristin Woolf » December 12, 2018, 12:15 pm

3 long and 2 short is considered a “formal salute.” The typical 1 long and 2 short is just the normal/informal captain’s salute.

Whistle Blasts

by Ed » December 12, 2018, 7:57 am

Just wondering the meaning of 3 long whistle blasts ans 2 shorts. Is it another form of a master's salute?

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