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Signal [[Lantern|lamps]], typically using {{Wiki|Morse code}}, appeared during the 19th century. It was not until the 19th Century too that signaling flares started to be commonly used on [[ship]]s as well, thanks to the invention of [[United States|US]] businesswoman {{Wiki|Martha Coston}}. During the [[American Revolution]], the [[Royal Navy]] still used classic {{Wiki|Maritime flag signalling|flag signals}}, or common lanterns at night or due to bad weather. Communications were limited to quite simple messages only. | Signal [[Lantern|lamps]], typically using {{Wiki|Morse code}}, appeared during the 19th century. It was not until the 19th Century too that signaling flares started to be commonly used on [[ship]]s as well, thanks to the invention of [[United States|US]] businesswoman {{Wiki|Martha Coston}}. During the [[American Revolution]], the [[Royal Navy]] still used classic {{Wiki|Maritime flag signalling|flag signals}}, or common lanterns at night or due to bad weather. Communications were limited to quite simple messages only. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:23, 28 September 2026

Signal lamps, typically using Morse code, appeared during the 19th century. It was not until the 19th Century too that signaling flares started to be commonly used on ships as well, thanks to the invention of US businesswoman Martha Coston. During the American Revolution, the Royal Navy still used classic flag signals, or common lanterns at night or due to bad weather. Communications were limited to quite simple messages only.