N C

In distress; want immediate assistance.

D C

We are coming to your assistance.

E Y

Do not attempt to land in your own boats.

B

I

Damaged rudder; can not steer.

B J

Engines broken down; I am disabled.

J D

You are standing into danger.

F Z

Heavy weather coming; look sharp.

F R

Bar is impassable.

I

E

D

Cast off.

R

I

F

Make fast - to -

W F Q

Slack away.

K T

Shift your berth. Your berth is not safe.

K P

Hold on until high water.

K H

Remain by the ship.

A B

Abandon the vessel as fast as possible.

K D

Landing is impossible.

K

F

Look out for rocket line (or, line).

K A

Endeavor to send a line by boat (cask, kite, raft, etc.).

C X

No assistance can be rendered; do the best you can for yourselves.

K

G

Lookout will be kept on the beach all night.

K

E

Lights, or Fires will be kept at the best place for coming on shore.

K C

Keep a light burning.

A D

Do not abandon the vessel until the tide has ebbed.

N M

I am on fire.

N O

I am sinking (or, on fire); send all available boats to save passengers and crew.

Y F

Want assistance; mutiny.

Y L

Want immediate medical assistance.

Y G

Want a boat immediately (if more than one, number to follow).

Y P

Want a tug (if more than one, number to follow).

A

G

I must abandon the vessel.

P T

Want a pilot.

V

G

What is name of ship or Signal Station in sight?

D

U

Repeat ship's name; your flags were not made out.

W

C

X

Signal not understood, though the flags are distinguished.

N C X

I can not make out the flags (or, signals).

C Assent - Yes. D Negative - No.