28/04/24 • catullus 51 translated via the international code of signals
BC 1 Can you communicate with the aircraft?
NE 5 You should proceed with great caution; hostile vessel sighted
NH 1 Are you clear of all danger?
EA Have you sighted or heard of a vessel in distress?
ZL Your signal has been received but not understood.
QF I cannot go ahead MBP Onset was sudden.
PG 2 I am dazzled by your searchlight. Extinguish it or lift it.
[IB 4 The extent of the damage is still unknown.]
MHB Tongue is dry. YS I am unable to communicate… DV 1 I am adrift.
MBE The whole body is affected. IX Fire is gaining.
FD 1 My position is indicated by rockets or flares.
PG I do not see any light. EP I have lost sight of you.
MY 2 It is dangerous to proceed on present course.
AE 1 I wish to abandon my vessel, but have not the means.
GC 2 I have searched area of accident but have found no trace of derelict or survivors