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Cryptic Lore of Nautical Semaphore
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  • 1. Ancient signal bearer, Latin for messenger at sea
  • 2. Rope used to hoist signal flags up the mast
  • 4. Urgent call for help conveyed by specific maritime signs
  • 5. Raising banners aloft to transmit coded maritime messages
  • 6. Visual flag system signaling distant intents with arms extended
  • 8. Flag denoting a request for health aid at port (obsolete)
  • 10. Navigational tool crucial for positioning signal flags correctly
  • 12. Famed harbor linked to historic signaling advancements
  • 15. Device or person transmitting signals from one ship to another
  • 16. Tapered flag used to identify rank or signal intent
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  • 3. Winch system that controls raising signal flags aboard ship
  • 7. Small twisted rope used to secure signal halyards fast
  • 9. Dots and dashes spelling out maritime distress discreetly
  • 11. Ships' signal boards with letters for message display
  • 13. Sending signals widely—originally from shore to ship
  • 14. Backmost part of a vessel where signal flags are sometimes set
  • 17. Signal flare technique to overwhelm with light at sea
  • 18. Instrument aiding the reading of far-off maritime signals
  • 19. Message transformed into symbols for secret naval sign
  • 20. Flag flown as a diplomatic nod during foreign port visits
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