Glossary
Nautical chart abbreviations are like the secret code of the seas—except instead of buried treasure, they lead to rocks, buoys, and mysterious dashed lines that scream, 'Don’t sail here.' Learning them can feel like cracking a pirate’s encrypted diary, but don’t worry, matey! With clever tools, quirky mnemonics, and a splash of humour, we’ll help you go from 'What’s "FOUL" mean? to confidently navigating the “Wk” wrecks and “Fl G” flashes like a salty sea captain. Think of it as Rosetta Stone, but for avoiding sandbanks!
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TermDefinition
- Phonetic Alphabet Echo
Phonetic alphabet letter E. In marine terminology, "echo" typically refers to the reflection of sound waves off of a surface or object...
More Details - Flag Semaphore, Signals & Communication Error (Flag Semaphore)
Waving both flags up and down indicates an error in the communication.
- Flag Semaphore, Signals & Communication Error (Flag Semaphore)
Repeated eight times, Letter E (Flag Signal) indicates an error.