On This Day - 19 October 1817

The RN adopted the 9,000 item flag signalling system compiled by CAPT Frederick Marryat, RN. The system was adapted from the French Navy manual. It was first demonstrated in Australia by HMS WARSPITE, in 1826. CAPT Marryat achieved lasting fame as the author of Mr. Midshipman Easy.

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