What is indicated by the signal letter R followed by one or more numbers?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — distance

Within the standardized tables of the International Code of Signals, the prefix letter R followed by one or more numerals invariably represents distance measurements transmitted between communicating vessels or shore stations.

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