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Ingenious fog warning gong by Capt George Smith RN
A model invention by Captain George Smith RN uses a gong with a hammer striking at set intervals to indicate a steamer’s position and course in fog. One beat for north, two for east, three for south, four for west every ten seconds, signaling proximity and direction. Proposals include railway use and trumpet blasts for warnings, praised for uniform intervals and sound.
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George Smith
R.N
Rivera
Smith
Railoay Magazine
Ira Coz
Baltan
Beutari
Ines Hyde
Ofix
Asiatie Shore
Scutari
Atria
Lepperial Gil
East
Constantinople
Old Pacha
Odun Capon
Stemboul
Acen
Balink Bassar
Bosphorus
Pri
Sumad
Pera