‰  NOW 7 1/2 WPM  ‰ TEXT IS FROM AUGUST 2012 QST PAGE 68  ‰

WIRELESS ON BOARD A SHIP WAS NOT THE SAFETY MEASURE THAT IT SEEMS TODAY.
AT THE TIME, IT WAS IN PLACE SO PASSENGERS COULD CHECK THEIR STOCK
PORTFOLIO OR SEND PRIVATE MESSAGES AND THIS SERVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR A
FEE.  WITH THE ADVENT OF WIRELESS, THE WHITE STAR LINE, UNDER WHOSE FLAG
‰  END OF 7 1/2 WPM TEXT  ‰  QST DE W1AW  ƒ