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GONG BUOY [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
DEF

A buoy equipped with a characteristic sound signal.

CONT

Sound buoys may be further classified according to the manner in which the sound is produced, such as bell, gong, horn, trumpet, or whistle buoy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
DEF

Bouée équipée d'un signal sonore caractéristique.

CONT

Les bouées sonores peuvent être classées d'après le type de signal sonore dont elles sont munies : bouée à cloche, à gong, à trompe, à corne, à sifflet.

Spanish

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