BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel with the wind abaft the beam is navigating in restricted visibility. Which identity signal should she sound?

Correct Answer: Option D — One prolonged and two short blasts

Rule 35(c) requires a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver to sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes. A sailing vessel under sail is considered a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver for the purpose of fog signals.