The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-08-13

Article 2S-Every steam vessel which is
directed by these rules to keep out OF the
way of another vessel shall, on approaching
her, If necessary, slacken her speed OF sup
or reverse.
Article 24-Notwithstandin anything con-
tanned In these rules every vessel, oyerlaki ~
any other, shall keep out OF the way VI tno
overtaken vessel. -
Every vessel coming up with another
vessel from any direction more tnah two
points abaft her beam. that is, In sucn
position. with reference to the vessel which
she is oyertaking that at night she would be
unable to see either Of that vesseps sides
lights, shall be deemed to be an overtaking
vessel; and no subsequent alteration OF the
bearing between The two vessels shall make
the overtaking vessel crossing vessel with
In the meaning of these rules, or relieve her
of the duty of keeping clear Of the overtaken
vessel until she is finally past and clear.
AS by day the oyertaking vessel cannot
always know with certainty whether she
is forward Of or abaft this direction
from the other vessel she should, If in
doubt, assume that she is an overtaking YES
sci and keep out of the way.
Article 25-ln narrow. channels every
steam vessel shall, when 1t is safe and prac-
ticable, keep to that side of the fairway or
mid-channel which lies on the starb0ard
side of such vessel.
Article 26-Sailing vessels under way shall
keep out of the way of sailing vessels or
rule shall not give to any vessel or boat en-
gagged in fishing the right Of obstructing a
fair-way used by vessels other than fishing
vessels or boats.
Article 27--In obeying and constituting
these rules due regard shall be had to all
dangers of navigation and collision,
and to any special circumstances
which may render depart
ure from the above rules necessary in order
to avoid immediate danger.
SOUND SIGNALS FOR VESSELS IN SIGHT OF
ONE ANOTHER.
Article 2S-The words "short blast" nsed
In this article shall mean blast of about
one seconds duration.
When vessels are in sight Of one another,
steam vessel under way, in taking any
course authorized or required by these rules,
shall Indicate that course by the following
signals on her whistle or siren, namely:
One short blast to mean, II am directing
my course to starboard."
Two short blasts to mean, 81 am directing
Throo short bIasts to mean, my engines
are going at full speed astern."
NO VESSEL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, TO
NEGLECT PROPER PRECAUTIONS.
Article 29-Nothing in these rules shall ex.
0nerate any vessel, or the owner or master
or crew thereof, from the consequences OF
| any neglect to carry lights or signals, or OF
any neglect to keep a proper lookout, or OF
| the neglect of any precaution which may be
| required by the ordinary practice Of seamen,
| or by the special circumstances of the case.
RESERVATION OF RULES FOR HARBoRs AMI
INLAND NAVIGATION.
Article Smoothing in these rules shall
| interfere with the operation of a special rule
| duly made by special authority, relative tC
the navigation Of any harbor, river or inland
| waters.
DISTRESS SIGNALS.
Article 31-When vessel is in distress and
| requires assistance from other vessels OF
| from the shore, the following shall be the
signals to be used or displayed by her, either
together or separately, namely:
In the day time
First. A gun fired at intervals of about 9
minute.
Second. The International Code signal Of
distress indicated by N @.
Third. The distance signal, consisting Of
a square flag, having either above or below
| 1t ball or anything resembling ball.
| Fourth. Rockets or shells as prescribed be-
| low for use at night
Fifth. A continuous sounding with any
fog-signal apparatus.
At night
One. A gun fired at intervals of about 9
| minute.
Two. Flames on the vessel(as from burn
tar barrel, oil barrel, and so forth.)
Three. Rockets or shells, bursting in the
oil Win lUuu IopOib anu tuIOWluB SbdTS OF
any color or description, fired one at time
| at short intervals.
-Four. A continuous sounding with any foe
| signal apparatus.
SECTION 2-That all laws or parts,of laws
inconsistent with the foregoing regulations
for preventing collisions at sea for the navi
cation of all public and private vessels of the
United States upon the high seas, and in al
waters connected Herewith navigable by
sea-going vessels, are hereby repealed
SECTION 3-Tbat this act shall take effec
at a time to be fixed by the President
by proclamation issued for that purpose