Day Skipper Quiz · Lights

Two all-round red lights, one above the other, and nothing else. What do they mean?

Lights seen at night, from top to bottom: red (centre), red (centre).
Lights seen at night, from top to bottom: red (centre), red (centre).
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A vessel not under command, not making way. "Red over red, the captain is dead." Not under command: the vessel cannot manoeuvre as the rules require. With no sidelights she is not making way through the water.

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