"otnmbrd" wrote in message
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"Joe" wrote in news:1172632812.103856.62690
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Off chance?
You are correct Otmb. All around white maneuvering light. Used in
crowded harbors where it may not be clear who's signaling.

Joe



Actually, it's use would be good offshore as well as in crowded harbors.
For instance due to seperation distance, closed up wheelhouse, weather,
etc., you may not readily hear the signal...

otn

If you take the time between seeing the light and hearing the sound you can
tell how far away it is. Count the number of seconds between and that is how
many thousand feet away it is.

Glory!