A Buoy for Carrying a Line or Rope from One Ship to Another at Sea; or for Carrying a Line between a Ship in Distress and the Shore.

摘要

11,019. West, D. May 11. Buoys; wind and waves, utilizing.-A buoy to be thrown overboard by one ship to communicate with another, or by a ship in distress to carry a rope d' to shore, consists of a metal or inflatable body A with one or more pockets a distended by frames a' and held by cords a2; these pockets act as sails. A board c and kpel d ensure that the buoy floats evenly.