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December 23, 1899
The Cook County Herald
Grand Marais, Cook County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Article explains the term 'in commission' for vessels: not applied to merchant ships (which are 'in business' or 'laid up'); for yachts, when owner's signal is raised and crew aboard for cruising; for war vessels, when commanding officer's flag is hoisted for active service.
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"IN COMMISSION."
What the Words Mean Applied to Merchant and War Vessels and Yachts.
In these days of preparation for the international yacht races one hears frequently of water craft "going into commission," and it seems natural that the landsman should ask: What does the phrase mean?
The term, says the New York Tribune, has been misapplied, according to the statement of a shipping firm, when used in connection with merchantmen. A vessel built for trade is "in business," or "laid up," and the term "in commission" is not applied to her except by such people as they who go "upstairs" and "downstairs" on a ship.
As to yachts, the same authority said: "When the owner raises his private signal and has commander and crew aboard, the yacht is in commission, and this does not happen until the vessel is in condition to go on a cruise."
War vessels are in commission when the commanding officer's flag or pennant has been hoisted at the main, and this again indicates that the vessel is in active service.
What the Words Mean Applied to Merchant and War Vessels and Yachts.
In these days of preparation for the international yacht races one hears frequently of water craft "going into commission," and it seems natural that the landsman should ask: What does the phrase mean?
The term, says the New York Tribune, has been misapplied, according to the statement of a shipping firm, when used in connection with merchantmen. A vessel built for trade is "in business," or "laid up," and the term "in commission" is not applied to her except by such people as they who go "upstairs" and "downstairs" on a ship.
As to yachts, the same authority said: "When the owner raises his private signal and has commander and crew aboard, the yacht is in commission, and this does not happen until the vessel is in condition to go on a cruise."
War vessels are in commission when the commanding officer's flag or pennant has been hoisted at the main, and this again indicates that the vessel is in active service.
What sub-type of article is it?
Explanatory Article
Nautical Definition
What keywords are associated?
In Commission
Merchant Vessels
War Vessels
Yachts
Nautical Terms
Shipping Firm
Story Details
Story Details
The article clarifies the meaning of 'in commission' for different types of vessels: not used for merchant ships (which are 'in business' or 'laid up'), for yachts when owner raises signal and crew is aboard ready for cruise, and for war vessels when commanding officer's flag is hoisted indicating active service.