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Whistle Buoy

Description:

A whistle buoy is a type of navigational aid used to mark specific locations in the water. It is a buoy equipped with a whistle or other sound-producing device that emits a distinct sound for identification and warning purposes. Whistle buoys are typically used to mark important areas, such as shipping channels, reefs, or hazardous areas, and help ships and boats navigate safely.

Sample Sentences:

• The whistle buoy in the harbor warned the approaching vessel about the hazardous rocks.
• Mariners rely on whistle buoys to navigate safely during foggy conditions.
• We heard the unmistakable sound of a whistle buoy as we sailed closer to the shipping channel.

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