MILITARY SIGNALS FROM THE SOUTH COAST

John Goodwin examines the problems of military and naval communications and the many solutions from Fire Beacons to the Railway Telegraph. Argumentative Admirals, sinister smugglers and corrupt crews add colour to the fascinating story of flags, shutters, wooden arms and the frustration of poor visibility. Most of these were eliminated by the advent of the electric telegraph, which forms the final part of the story. NOW HALF-PRICE!