ENGLAND.
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Meldinger.
I Tiltale til engelske Søofficerer benyttes »Sir« uaf-
hængigt af vedkommendes Charge.
Skibschefer og Vagtchefer tiltales efter ovennævnte
Regel (smign. Frankrig og Tyskland).
Mellem ligestillede benyttes desuden i Tiltale »Mr. N. N.«
eller intimere blot vedkommendes Efternavn.
Komplimentering i et engelsk Orlogsskib.
I Reglen benyttes Styrbords Faldreb.
Sir,
Captain N. N. in command of the Danish Cruiser
»Hejmdal« presents his compliments and asks, if he can
be of any use to you during your stay at Copenhagen (while
you are staying in this port).
I have the honour to inform you, Sir, that I have
been requested by the Captain in command of the Danish
Cruiser »Hejmdal« to present his compliments and offer his
services.
I am directed, Sir, by Captain N. N. of the Danish
Cruiser »Valkyrien« to return the official visit and to thank
you for the assistance kindly offered.
Anm. Ved Komplimentering og anden Tjeneste med
fremmed Orlogsskib fører engelske Søofficerer — Sekond-
løjtnanter undtagen — Vimpel paa Fartojet.
Samtale ved Komplimentering.
(Ved Faldrebet). »Is the Captain on board?«
» Yes, Sir!«
»I come on behalf of my commanding officer to wel-
come him and ask if he needs any assistance.