The Nautical Telegraph Code Book And Postal Guide Letters and Telegrams

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		CODE WORD	MEANING
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1		Aback	I am very anxious about you. Have received no letter (or letters); write immediately.
2		Abeam	I much regret not hearing from you at this port. Write at once to the next port (here follows name of port if necessary).
3		Aboard	Thanks for your letters, Write to next port (here follows name of port if necessary).
4		Abreast	Cannot understand why you have not received my letters. I posted to you a week ago.
5		Admiral	Queer! You have not had my letters. I posted to you a month ago.
6		Adrift	I have posted to you regularly each mail since you (I) left - (here follows name of port or place if required).
7		Afloat	I am anxiously awaiting a reply to my letter (or letters).
8		Afoul	On what date did you post last?
9		Aft	I am posting to you (again) to-day.
10		After	I have posted letters to each port you mentioned.
11		Ahead	I shall be pleased to hear that you have received my letters.
12		Ahold	To what port did you address my letters?
13		Ahoy	Sorry could not write before. We have only just arrived here.
14		Ahull	I am sorry could not write. I have been ill, but am now much better.
15		Airpu	Your letters have been addressed to -- (here follows name of port).
16		Albacore	Your letter or letters were addressed to c/o British Consulate.
17		Albatross	Your letter or letters were addressed to c/o Agents.
18		Almanac	Your letter or letters were addressed to c/o Ship.
19		Aloft	Your letter or letters were addressed to c/o Owners.
20		Altitude	Your letter or letters were addressed to c/o Post Office
21		Ambergris	Your letter or letters were addressed to c/o -- (here follows person's name).
22		Amidships	You should receive my letters shortly.
23		Amplitude	You should receive my letters by next mail.
24		Anchor	My last letter to you will arrive on or about the -- (here follows number indicating date).
25		Anchorage	Ascertain at post-office when the next mail arrives. You may expect a letter (or letters).
26		Anchorless	Mails have been delayed.
27		Aneroid	I shall await mails before proceeding.
28		Angle	There are no mails leaving for some days.
29		Apeak	Ther are no mails arriving for some days.
30		Aplustre	Mail leaves here to-day.
31		Apoop	I Just missed the mail on my arrival. Shall post by the next one.
32		Apprentice	Mail left shortly after my arrival, but post was closed.
33		Aquamarine	Mail has just arrived, but cannot wait for letters; they will follow ship.
34		Aquatic	There are no other mails arriving before I leave.
35		Arctic	I have instructed agents to return letters home.
36		Arcturus	Forward all letters to me here, or to -- (here follows name of port).
37		Argonaut	Keep all letters until I return.
38		Argosy	Have my letters been forwarded?
39		Ark	Keep all letters until further instructions.
40		Armada	Please tell -- (here follows name of person) not to forward letters.
41		Arsenal	Your letters were posted by the -- (here follows name of ship or line).
42		Ashore	There is yet time to receive letters from you at next port if you write at once -- (name of port if necessary).
43		Astay	Address letters to me at -- c/o Agents.*
44		Astern	Address letters to me at -- c/o British Consul.*
45		Astrand	Address letters to me at -- c/o (name of person).*
46		Astrolabe	Kindly ask if there are letters for met at --.
47		Astrology	I should be much obliged if you will see that my letters are properly forwarded.
48		Astronomy	Bring all letters with you.
49		Aswim	Can I bring letters with me? (or forward them?).
50		Atrip	There are a number of letters here for you.
51		Aurora	Refer to my last letter (date follows here if necessary).
52		Avast	I have written to -- (here follows name of person), and instructed him (or her) about the matter.
53		Awash	Your letters left here to-day.
54		Awave	Your letters leave by next mail.
55		Aweigh	Mails arrive here to-day.
56		Awning	Your letters are on their way to you.
57		Azimuth	Write at once and tell me what I am to do.
		*	Code names can be prearranged; this will save expense.
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58		Back	Do not post after the -- (here follows number indicating date), as we shall have left here.
59		Backing	You can write here again one more mail.
60		Badge	You can write here again two more mails.
61		Baft	You can write here again three more mails.
62		Ballast	Post here each mail until you hear from me again.
63		Bank	I have only just received your letter (or letters).
64		Barbette	Do not write, as we are now leaving for -- (name of port).
65		Barge	Write me a longer letter.
66		Barnacle	Am surprised at receiving such a short letter. Write longer ones.
67		Barometer	Am very glad to hear at last from you.
68		Barque	Letters follow (or letter follow).
69		Batten	Yes, you may write as often as you like.
70		Bay	Can I write to you at this port (or --, name of port follows here).
71		Beach	Annoyed at not hearing from you.
72		Beacon	Do nothing until you receive my letter.
73		Beam	Should be pleased if you will write frequently.
74		Belay	Fancy only receiving one letter from you after all this time.
75		Bell	Explain more fully. I cannot understand.
76		Bend	I am delighted to hear it.
77		Berth	It is quite impossible.
78		Bethel	Have not had a moment to spare, or should have written.
79		Bight	We are detained here, so write as often as possible.
80		Bilge	Hearing from you again is indeed a pleasure.
81		Billow	My fondest love to you.
82		Billyboy	My fondest love to you and children (or child).
83		Binnacle	Please yourself about the matter.
84		Binocular	No. I should not advise you to do so.
85		Biscuit	Yes. I quite agree with you.
86		Bitts	I feel quite sure that whatever you do it will be for the best.
87		Blizzard	Where am I to write to?
88		Block	Send me your new address.
89		Blubber	Do not be anxious if you do not hear from me for some time. Of course I will first possible opportunity.
90		Board	I will keep on writing until you advise further.
91		Boarding	You must have made a mistake in the address.
92		Boat	You are quite mistaken, it is not so. Letter explains all.
93		Boating	No; cannot find letters. Have inquired everywhere.
94		Boatman	Write to owners.
95		Boatswain	Owners promised to inform you of any change in address/
96		Bobstay	You will hear from owners as soon as they know definitely.
97		Boiler	Do not post if you think it will not reach me in time.
98		Bollard	Inquire at post-office. They will tell you all about mails.
99		Bolster	No letters from you on our arrival here.
100		Bomb	Mails from here are very slow and irregular.
101		Boom	Please forward the following message to wife by telegraph in Nautical Code (here follows address if necessary).
102		Bottom	Please forward my communication by telegraph, and pay for its transmission.
103		Bottomry	Please forward the following message to -- (here follows name of person and address) in Nautical Code,
104		Bow	Kindly send by post the following massage from Nautical Code -- (here follows address).
105		Bower	Please send answer in Nautical Code to Signal Station at -- addressed to ship.
106		Bowline	The Nautical Telegraph Code.
107		Bowsprit	I have just received your telegram.
108		Boxhaul	Reply by telegraph in Nautical Code if possible.
109		Braces	I shall be much obliged if you will forward following Code message to wife on your arrival in port.
110		Brackish	Shall be much obliged if you will forward following message to -- (here follows name and address), on your arrival in port.
111		Brail	Kindly answer my telegram at once.
112		Breaker	Reply by cable; no time to write.
113		Breech	Shall cable name of next port as soon as I know.
114		Breeze	Will cable when leaving here.
115		Bridge	Cable full instructions.
116		Brig	Cannot leave until I receive your telegram.
117		Brigantine	Received your telegram here on arrival.
118		Brine	Received your telegram on arrival at -- (here follows name of port).
119		Briny	I shall expect to receive your telegram at -- (here follows name of port).
120		Broach	Wire me c/o Agents here.
121		Broadside	Wire me c/o Consul here.
122		Bucket	Wire me c/o Agent at -- (name of port).
123		Bulk	Wire me c/o -- (here follows name of person) here.
124		Bulky	Wire me c/o Consul at -- (name of port).
125		Bulwark	Wire me c/o -- (here follows name of person) at --.
126		Bumbo	You will be allowed to wire in Nautical Code at the next port.
127		Bumpkin	You cannot wire in Nautical Code to -- (here follows name of port); wire to -- (here follows name of port).
128		Bunk	A cablegram in Secret Code will only be allowed at --.
129		Bunker	Cable to agents here where I can get letters.
130		Bunt	Cable me name of agents at your port.
131		Bunting	Cable me name of agents at next port.
132		Buntline	Cable me name of agents at -- (here follows name of port).
133		Buoy	Cable me where you wish your letters addressed.
134		Buoyage	Cable me your new address.
135		Buoyancy	Cable me if all are well.
136		Burden	Cable me here in Nautical Code.
137		Burgee	Cable me immediately; why so silent?
138		Burgoo	Cable me if important; if not, write.
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139		Cabin	Cable me here.
140		Caboose	Cable me there.
141		Cachalot	Cable me to -- (here follows name of port).
142		Caique	Cable me if you are no better.
143		Caisson	Cable me immediately, and let me know the worst.
144		Calm	Cable me. I am uncertain as to what I should do.
145		Canal	Cable me results, but do what you think best.
146		Canoe	Cable me if I am to take new house.
147		Canopus	Cable me if you think house suitable.
148		Cant	Cable me date of your last letter.
149		canvass	Cable me, but hurry up. I am waiting on shore.
150		Cape	Cable me, but hurry up. I am waiting to leave
151		Capricorn	Cable me, I cannot find -- (here follows name of article) anywhere.
152		Capsize	Cable me at once.
153		Capstan	Cable me at once; cannot understand why you have not replied to my wire before this.
154		Captain	Cable me to next port; no answer to my telegram here.
155		Careen	I will on arrival at next port.
156		Careenage	I will wire on arrival at -- (here follows name of port).
157		Cargo	Cable as soon as you have let house.
158		Carrack	House has been let.
159		Casemate	Satisfactory in getting matters settled.
160		Cast	I am moving to new house.
161		Castaway	Wire if I am to take new house.
162		Cat	I have succeeded in finding better house; rent -- (here follows amount, expressed in pounds if necessary).
163		Catamaran	Rent too high.
164		Cataract	I think it would suit us.
165		Cathead	I shall move to another house next quarter.
166		Catalan	I shall move to another house shortly.
167		Catalpa	A house has been offered me in -- (here follows name of street or place, also rent if necessary). What am I to do?
168		Catasta	I shall be at new house when you return.
169		Caulk	Better to wait until my return before deciding.
170		Caulker	House quite unsuitable; I shall move.
171		Chain	I will do the best I possibly can.
172		Chalk	You may expect another wire tomorrow.
173		Channel
174		Chaplain	I cannot find -- (here follows name of article) anywhere.
175		Chart	Never mind; don't worry. I have found it.
176		Charter	I am living at (or with) -- (here follows name of person or place) until your return.
177		Chock	I did not expect to hear such good news.
178		Chute	I expect to have left before reply arrives.
179		Cleat	I have requested owners to telegraph.
180		Clew	I have expected to hear about -- before this.
181		Cliff	Much relieved after receiving your telegram.
182		Clio	I have requested agent to telegrapf.
183		Coable	Do not act on the letter recently posted to you.
184		Coamings	Have you seen -- yet?
185		Coast	Quite unexpected!
186		Coaster	Register your letter.
187		Coasting	Your letter (or letters) have been sent by registered post.
188		Coastwise	I posted a letter to you to-day but forgot to enclose --.
189		Cockpit	Please return the letter sent recently, unopened.
190		Cog	I cannot describe in a telegram; will wait until I see you.
191		Coil	I cannot describe in a letter; will wait until I see you.
192		Collide	I cannot describe in a telegram, will write.
193		Collier	Will immediately attend to your wire just received.
194		Collision	Will immedaiatelu attend to your letter just received.
195		Command	Do not understand the first portion of your letter.
196		Commerce	Do not understand the latter portion of your letter
197		Commission	Post by passenger train at once c/o guard.
198		Commodore	Have been daily expecting a letter from my husband; telegrapf how he is.
199		Companion	Have been daily expecting a letter from my wife; telegrapf how she is.
200		Compass	I did not mean what I said in my last letter.
201		Conning*	Where can I write so that you receive my letter in time.
202		Conch	You know the address. Same as lst time.
203		Cone	Letter follows. Strictly confidential.
204		Conger	Wire, c/o -- Hotel.
205		Consort	Wire, c/o -- Post Restante.
206		Contline	Address letters, c/o -- Hotel.
207		Contraband	Address telegrams -- here.
208		Convoy	Address telegrams --.
209		Coracle	Get a telegraphic address.
210		Coral	Wire telegraphic address in reply.
211		Cormorant	Telegraphic address is --.
212		Corocore	Consult a solicitor and write me at once.
213		Corvette	Cannot act on your letter or wire.
214		Cot	Refer to my letter of the --.
215		Counter	Repeat all letters from the --.
216		Coxswain	Code messages not allowed.
217		Craft	Write and send photo.
218		Cringle	Letter received but no parcel.
219		Cruiser	Your letters are possibly intercepted.
220		Ctenophora	I shall be extrmely obliged if you will reply to my letter.
221		Cuddy	Have you proof that letters were sent?
222		Cutter	Sorry I cannot explain fully by tlegram; will wite all details.
223		Cyclone	I am delighted to receive your letter or letters. Glad to hear you are well. You will have a long letter from me first mail. Am pleased to say everything slendid here. Looking anxiously forward to meeting you again. Much love.
224		Cyclops	Should any letters arrive in my absence, please forward them.
225		Cygnet	Please keep all letters until my return.
226		Cymar	Will you please write to -- about --.
227		Cyst	There is a vacancy in --. You should apply for it at once.
228		Cystic	See solicitors ans ask them to write at once.
		*	These code words are given, but without sentences, in previous editions. Their utility here should be appreciated. - Author.
		NOTE	In this International Code Signal Book the flags |SEK and |IZC stand for Nautical Code. This signal can be made in two hoists, and if this book is on board both vessels, private and rapid signalling can be effected.

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