CHAP. I.] 



Fig. 9. 

 Floating Beacon. 



BEACONS 



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A ttached to reeuing line from hawse ^ 

 pipe, to weigh moorings. 



Flag twelve to sixteen feet square 

 according to circumstances. 



Diameter 3 inches 



Wire sling strop for slipping & weighing 



Diameter 5 inches 

 Iron pin 



Four 56 lb. sinhers 



3 4 Feet 



Moorings. 



One 60 lb. boats anchor, four 56 lb. sinkers 

 and one length of J^ inch chain. 



Length according to depth of water, attached 

 to one length ofj^ inch chain at moorings. 



