Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Rule of the Road for Steamers
When all three Lights I see ahead ~
I port my helm, and show my Red
Green to Green ~ or Red to Red~
Perfect safety ~ Go ahead!
If to Starboard Red appear,
It is my duty to keep clear;
Act as judgment says is proper~
Port ~ or Starboard ~ Back ~ or Stop her!
But when upon my port is seen
A Steamer's Starboard light of Green,
For me there's naught to do, but see
That Green to Port keeps clear of me.
Both in safety and in doubt
I always keep a good look-out;
If in danger, with no room to turn,
I ease her! ~ Stop her! ~ Go astern!
by Thomas Gray, December 1877
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- The community of Louisbourg with a population of 1265 is located on the southeast coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. It is easily accessible by road and air. Louisbourg's major attraction is the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. It has a facinating history and the site of 2 of Canada's major Battles,Friendly folk and Beautiful scenery raging surf and sandy beaches also await you in Louisbourg.
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