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| BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is carrying three lights in a vertical line. The highest and lowest of these are red and the middle light is white. Which statement is always TRUE? |
| A) If making way, she would show masthead lights at night. |
| B) During the day, she would display three balls in a vertical line. |
| C) If at anchor, she need not show anchor lights while displaying identifying lights. |
| D) Her fog signal would consist of a rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every minute. |
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| rayenfizz - 2025-09-20 05:33:00 Registered (7) |
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| brcarr - 2020-08-06 14:53:46 Registered (4) |
| Rule 27 (b) (ii)[a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, except a vessel engaged in mine clearance operations, shall exhibit] when making way through the water, a masthead light or lights, sidelights and a sternlight. |
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