Bob Grenier
Member II
I came across this and thought it was worth sharing. Enjoy…Bob
This is from a book Titled SONGS of AMERICAN SAILORMEN Copyright date 1938
In the back of the book from a section called “rhymes for occasions”
“These were the Rules of the Road at Sea,” which every young sailor learned as soon as he learned to box the compass. The first for day-time, the second for night use.
I
If close hauled on the starboard tack,
No other ship can cross your track;
If on port tack you appear,
Ships going free must all keep clear;
While you must yield, when going free,
To ships close-hauled upon your lee;
And if you have the wind right aft,
Keep clear of every sailing craft.
II
When both side lights you see ahead,
Port your helm and show your red;
GREEN to GREEN or RED to RED,
Perfect safety—go ahead!
If to your starboard red appear,
It is your duty to keep clear;
But when upon your port is seen
A vessel’s starboard light of GREEN,
There’s nothing much for you to do,
For GREEN to port keeps clear of you.
This is from a book Titled SONGS of AMERICAN SAILORMEN Copyright date 1938
In the back of the book from a section called “rhymes for occasions”
“These were the Rules of the Road at Sea,” which every young sailor learned as soon as he learned to box the compass. The first for day-time, the second for night use.
I
If close hauled on the starboard tack,
No other ship can cross your track;
If on port tack you appear,
Ships going free must all keep clear;
While you must yield, when going free,
To ships close-hauled upon your lee;
And if you have the wind right aft,
Keep clear of every sailing craft.
II
When both side lights you see ahead,
Port your helm and show your red;
GREEN to GREEN or RED to RED,
Perfect safety—go ahead!
If to your starboard red appear,
It is your duty to keep clear;
But when upon your port is seen
A vessel’s starboard light of GREEN,
There’s nothing much for you to do,
For GREEN to port keeps clear of you.