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What was SOS originally called?
What was SOS originally called?
Luca
Sat Nov 09 2024
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I want to know the original name or acronym of SOS before it became what we know it as today. Was it called something else initially, and if so, what was it?
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Martina
Mon Nov 11 2024
The SOS signal holds a significant place in the history of maritime communication.
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Giulia
Sun Nov 10 2024
It was introduced in the year 1905, marking a crucial shift from the previously used distress signal.
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CharmedSun
Sun Nov 10 2024
Prior to SOS, the signal CQD was in vogue. CQD stood for "Come Quick, Danger," conveying urgency.
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Rosalia
Sun Nov 10 2024
CQD had been in use since 1904 but faced criticism for its ambiguity and outdated nature.
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Tommaso
Sun Nov 10 2024
The advent of SOS aimed to rectify these issues, providing a clearer and more effective means of communicating distress.
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