SPECIMEN EXAMINATION FOR SECOND MATE 



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How would you transmit the follow- 

 ing procedure signals and signs in sig- 

 nalling by blinker light: 



(a) Space sign; 



(b) "Everything which follows in 

 this message is to be repeated back word 

 by word, as soon as received;" 



(c) Ending sign; 



(d) From; 



(e) "You are correct"? 



How do you complete a signal using 

 flags? 



What are the meanings of the flag 

 letters, "D," "E," "F," "G" when flown 

 as single letter signals? 



How would you signal the following 

 message by International Code Flags? 



"Bearing 45 miles 90° true from 

 Diamond Head, Hawaii." (The hoist for 

 Diamond Head AEWN). 



In signalling by blinker light, what is 

 the sign for end of message and how is 

 it answered? 



How many flags are in an Interna- 

 tional Code Flag hoist used between a 

 vessel towing and the vessel she is 

 towing? How are towing signals made 

 at night? 



What is the meaning of the letter 

 "W" when sent by the receiving ship 

 during a communication by blinker 

 light? 



In signalling by International Code 

 Flags, what is the significance of sig- 

 nals consisting of : 



(a) Single-letter Siignals; 



(b) Two-letter signals; 



(c) Three-letter signals ; 



(d) Four-letter signals? 



Four-letter signals beginning with 

 the letter "A" are used for what type 

 signals? 



How are the code flags used to signal 

 the chronometer time? 



Explain the use of amplifying 

 phrases in International Code Sig- 

 nalling. 



How would you acknowledge the re- 

 ceipt of a code group in a coded mes- 

 sage sent you by blinker light? 



If at sea you sighted an interna- 

 tional orange buoy about three feet 

 in diameter, what action should you 

 take? 



What is the space sign used in sig- 

 nalling by Morse Code and for what 

 purposes is it used? 



What is the meaning of the answer- 

 ing pennant over "G" in International 

 Code Flag Signalling? 



What is the break sign in blinker 

 signalling? 



How would you call a pilot by blinker 

 light at night? 



In sending a message by flashing 

 light, how would you request the re- 

 ceiving ship to repeat back, word for 

 word, the message? 



24. SEAMANSHIP. 



Make a rough sketch of the standing 

 lug lifeboat sail as shown; name the 

 edges, and corners, and describe briefly 

 its construction. 



In anchoring a vessel in fog, how 

 might you determine the vessel's way 

 through the water in order to have the 

 vessel dead in the water or with mini- 

 mum way on her when the anchor is 

 dropped? 



What precaution, with respect to 

 way of the vessel, is necessary in 

 anchoring in a strong current or tidal 

 stream? 



In picking up the anchor, what infor- 

 mation must the Mate on the foc'sle 

 head relay to the bridge in order that 

 the engines may be used to minimize 

 the stress on the windlass and chain? 



What is the purpose of the stream 

 and kedge anchors, that are carried by 

 sea going vessels? 



Describe in detail how merchant ships 

 prevent water from entering the chain 

 locker. 



In addition to flooding the chain 

 locker, what damage may be caused a 

 vessel by taking water through the 

 chain pipes? 



