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The U. S. Signal Service was
organized to open and maintain communications, to note the development and
progress of storms, to predict probable future atmospheric conditions and to
report on the conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. Signal Service
Stations were established in connection with lighthouses and life-saving
stations, connected by telegraph and offered communications to ships at sea by
light or flag (and later by radio). They also summoned assistance to vessels in
distress from the nearest life-saving stations or ports.
29368.(lot 4 photos) United
States Signal Service Station. Circa early 1900’s. The Signal
Service was organized to open and maintain communications, to note the
development and progress of storms, to predict probable future atmospheric
conditions and to report on the conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. In
the later 1870’s, some forty odd observation stations were established in the
principal cities of the country. The organization was sufficiently complete so
that on the 1st of January, 1871, regular reports of weather observations taken
synchronously were telegraphically reported to the
Washington
office. Signal Service Stations were established in connection with lighthouses
and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered communications to
ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They also summoned
assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest life-saving stations or
ports. After the turn of the century this organization would become the U.S.
Weather Bureau. Great lot of four photos show rarely seen details of a signal
station, roof signal tower with man signaling by semaphore, and even a rare
interior view of the station. Photos measure 3 ¼” x 4 ½” and are b/w.
(VG). Lot 4 photos $84.
24131d. Secretary of the Navy.
Hydrographic Office. INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS for
The Use of All Nations. American Edition.
Wash.
1898. 415 p. Gilt embossed Govt. boards. The International Code of Signals was
first drafted in 1855 by the British Board of Trade and subsequently published
in 1857 as a means of maritime communications. The original publication showed
17,000 signals using 18 flags, part of which was specific to the
United Kingdom
and another part that contained universal signals to be used by all nations.
Adopted by most sea-faring nations, the system was revised in 1932 to include
seven languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and
Norwegian. In this early American edition, detailed text includes thousands of
signals, as well as color plates of signal flags and flags of maritime nations.
Includes alphabetical spelling table, urgent signals, phrases, general
vocabulary, semaphore, and more. Also includes a complete list of US Life Saving
Service stations with location and latitude and longitude, Signal Service
stations, Weather stations and much more. Leather binding, with gilt lettering
and gilt emblem of the Department of the Navy, Bureau of Navigation on the front
cover; gilt lettering and date on spine; outside page edges dyed red, white, or
blue for Parts I, II, and III. Contents clean, tight save frontis page and one
plate loose, some edge wear. (VG). $255.
4170. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SIGNAL
SERVICE with Catalogue of its Exhibit at the Cincinnati Industrial
Exposition, 1883. Washington City. 1883. 31p p. Includes a
complete history of the U.S. Signal Service as well as a description of
their operations. Soft wraps. Illustrated. Clean, crisp, good copy. (VG-).
$94 net.
22279. [U. S. Signal Service].
Beltzhoover, Hon. Frank E., speech of Hon. Frank E. Beltzhoover of Pennsylvania
in the House of Representatives. Wash. 1883. 41 p. Soft wraps. Text of lengthy
speech endorses the work of the Signal Service and advocates a number of changes
in its organization and duties. In addition mention is made of its’
relationship with the U. S. Life-Saving Service and discusses the area of
communications which that service too might benefit from. Clean, tight, in
original soft wraps. One corner has been chewed but no text is affected. (G+).
$56.
7278c. THE
NEW YORK
SIGNAL SERVICE STATION. Scientific American. November 2, 1889. 2p.
The U. S. Signal Service was organized to open and maintain communications with
ships at sea, to note the development and progress of storms, to predict
probable future atmospheric conditions and to report on the conditions of the
sea and navigable rivers. Signal Service Stations were established in connection
with lighthouses and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered
communications to ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They also
summoned assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest life-saving stations
or ports. Also, they were charged with recording and coordinating meteorological
and ocean observations. This is a very clear, detailed full front page with four
engravings depicting the station and equipment of the United States Signal
Service. Includes complete article describing their apparatus and their work.
Unusual detail, some wear and chipping to edges. (VG). $42.
6217. (document) From Commander George Coffin
to Comdr. J. J. Reed, Inspector 4th Light-House District advising of
receipt of communication relating to Signal Service, or Life Saving
Stations near Light-House Reservations. Dated November 6, 1889. $18.
5200.
The following official pamphlets or publications of the
U. S.
Life-Saving Service are available in photocopies either individually or as a
complete set.
A. MORTAR AND BEACH APPARATUS DRILL. U. S.
Life-Saving Service. 1880. 13pp. $2.60
B. BEACH APPARATUS DRILL. U. S.
Life-Saving Service. 1883. 15 pp. $3.00
C. [same] 1890 (1st Ed). 27pp. $5.40
D. [same] 1890 (2nd Ed). 27pp. $5.40
E. COAST SIGNAL SERVICE OFFICIAL
DANGER AND DISTRESS SIGNALS. 1878. 12pp. $2.40
F. RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE
BOARD ON LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES. 1882. 6pp. $1.20
G. [same] 1890. 6pp. $1.20
H. [same] 1892. 6pp. $1.20
I.
ABSTRACT ON THE TRIAL OF
LIFE-SAVING APPARATUS. 1882. 7pp. $1.40
J. REPORT OF THE GENERAL
SUPERINTENDENT ON THE TRANSFER OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE
TO THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. 1883. 5PP. $1.00
K. REPORTS IN REGARD TO THE TRANSFER OF
THE BUREAUS AND DIVISIONS OF THE TREASURY
DEPARTMENT TO THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. 1883. 69pp. 13.80
L. Kimball, Sumner I., ORGANIZATION
AND
METHODS-
U. S.
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. 1890. 33pp. $6.60
M. O'Connor, William D., THE
U. S.
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. 1889. 19pp. $3.80
[complete set of
13 publications] Spiral-bound photocopy $45.
744. Navy Department. REGULATIONS
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE COAST SIGNAL SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Wash. 1898. 18pp. The Signal Service was organized to open and maintain
communications, to note the development and progress of storms, to predict
probable future atmospheric conditions and to report on the conditions of the
sea and navigable rivers. Signal Service Stations were established in connection
with lighthouses and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered
communications to ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They also
summoned assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest life-saving stations
or ports. Regulations identify districts and stations, duties and
discipline, care of stations and property, daily drills and routine. Includes a
complete listing of stations. (Photocopy $3.60)
23226. Maury, Professor T. B., THE
TELEGRAPH AND THE STORM. THE UNITED STATES SIGNAL SERVICE. Harper’s
New Monthly Magazine. c.1870. 21 p. The U. S. Signal Service was organized to
open and maintain communications, to note the development and progress of
storms, to predict probable future atmospheric conditions and to report on the
conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. Signal Service Stations were
established in connection with lighthouses and life-saving stations, connected
by telegraph and offered communications to ships at sea by light or flag (and
later by radio). They also summoned assistance to vessels in distress from the
nearest life-saving stations or ports. Excellent account of the work of this
little-known agency. (Photocopy $5).
22279. [
U. S.
Signal Service]. Beltzhoover, Hon. Frank E., speech of Hon. Frank E.
Beltzhoover of Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives.
Wash.
1883. 41 p. Text of lengthy speech endorses the work of the Signal Service and
advocates a number of changes in its organization and duties. In addition
mention is made of its’ relationship with the U. S. Life-Saving Service and
discusses the area of communications which that service too might benefit from.
(Photocopy $8.20)
3168.
U.S.
Signal Service Agency. OFFICIAL DANGER, DISTRESS AND
STORM SIGNAL CODES FOR SIGNAL SERVICE SEA-COAST STATIONS AND MARINERS.
Wash.
GPO. 1883. 91pp. Lists all pennant and light signals recognized by all
sea-coast signal stations, and by the Life-Saving Service. Also lists all United
States Life-Saving stations and Signal-Service stations. With plates and
diagrams. (Photocopy $18).
4170. HISTORY OF THE
SIGNAL SERVICE with Catalogue of Publications, Instruments and Stations.
Washington
City
. 1884. 39pp. Includes a complete history of the U.S. Signal Service as well as
a listing of stations. Soft wraps. Illustrated. (Photocopy $7.80).
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