Scott's Code: The Ship Owners' Telegraphic Code, 1880 (1882)

Scott's Code is a book written by Edward Benjamin Scott in 1880, which was later revised in 1882. The book is a telegraphic code that was designed specifically for ship owners. It contains a comprehensive list of phrases and codes that were used to communicate important information between ship owners and their agents, such as ship captains, port authorities, and other relevant parties.The book is divided into various sections, each of which contains a specific set of codes and phrases that are relevant to different aspects of ship operations. For example, there are codes for navigation, weather conditions, cargo handling, and crew management. The codes are arranged in alphabetical order, making it easy for users to find the specific code or phrase they need.The book was widely used in the shipping industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was especially useful for long-distance communication, as it allowed ship owners to quickly and efficiently communicate important information without the need for lengthy messages or expensive telegrams.Overall, Scott's Code is an important historical document that provides insight into the communication methods used in the shipping industry during the late 19th century. It is also a valuable resource for researchers and historians interested in the history of shipping and telegraphy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.