Engine order telegraph

An engine order telegraph or E.O.T., also referred to as a Chadburn, is a communications device used on a ship (or submarine) for the pilot on the bridge to order engineers in the engine room to power the vessel at a certain desired speed.

"Chadburn" redirects here. For other uses, see Chadbourne.
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