Written by an experienced sea captain, this book is an essential guide to the regulations governing lights and signaling for steamers. It also features a detailed explanation of the maritime 'rules of the road, ' which help ensure safe navigation and prevent accidents at sea. This is a must-have reference for anyone involved in the shipping industry or interested in maritime history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.