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Definition of Fogsignal
1. Noun. A loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fogsignal
Literary usage of Fogsignal
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Australia Pilot by United States Hydrographic Office (1920)
"In thick or foggy weather a fogsignal is sounded at Fort Denison. ... In thick
or foggy weather a fogsignal is sounded on the northeastern extremity of the ..."
2. British Columbia Pilot by United States Hydrographic Office (1920)
"The fogsignal is a diaphone operated by compressed air. The fogsignal building,
a white, square, wooden structure with a red roof, stands on the incline in ..."
3. Proceedings by International Railway Congress Association (1901)
"Some kinds are fitted with spring catches which keep the fogsignal fast to the
rail; 5. A hand signal being employed under exceptional cases, ..."
4. The Black Sea Pilot: The Dardanelles, Sea of Marmara, Bosporus, and Sea of Azov by United States Hydrographic Office (1920)
"The fogsignal is a bell. Tuzla Spit and Bank.—A narrow sand spit 7 miles long
stretches ... The fogsignal is a whistle sounded by the motion of the waves. ..."
5. Bay of Bengal Pilot: Bay of Bengal and the Coasts of India and Siam by United States Hydrographic Office (1916)
"The fogsignal is a bell sounded by the motion of the vessel. Tides.—It is high
water, ... fogsignal.—A fog bell is sounded by the vessel's motion. ..."
6. Sailing Directions for Lake Superior, St. Marys River, Straits of Mackinac by United States Hydrographic Office (1894)
"... 12 West Moran bay 57 West Superior 12 White shoal i 62 buoy 62 fogsignal 62
... 27 point 27 fogsignal 27 light 27 William Rains wharf 45 range lights-- ..."
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