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A marked point displaying visual signals to shipping.
Also known as: Traffic signal station symbol, Visual signal station chart symbol
On a nautical chart a signal station is drawn as a marked point on the shore, identifying a station that displays visual signals about traffic, tide or weather.
Marks a shore station displaying visual signals to shipping.
Contexts: Navigation
Carries an abbreviation saying what it signals, since a station's subject — traffic, tide or storm warning — cannot be read from the symbol.
Contexts: Navigation
A small marked point on the shore, often drawn with a mast, and a lettered abbreviation naming what it signals.