In popular usage, SOS became associated with phrases such as 'Save Our Souls,' 'Save our Ship', and others. In modern terminology, SOS is a ' procedural signal' or 'prosign', and the formal way to write it is with a bar above the letters. In International Morse Code, three dits form the letter S, and three dahs make the letter O, so 'SOS' became an easy way to remember the correct order of the dits and dahs. The convention became effective on July 1, 1908.įrom the beginning, the SOS distress signal has actually been a continuous sequence of three- dits/three- dahs/three-dits, all run together without letter spacing. It became the worldwide standard when it was included in the second International Radiotelegraphic Convention, which was signed on November 3, 1906. It was introduced by the German government in radio regulations on April 1, 1905.

It is used as distress code, to signal danger. Enjoy.Drawing of RMS Titanic's captain and radio operator, titled 'The S.O.S' Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, if needed. Cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until thickened. Once the milk has all been added, add the chopped dried beef. Very slowly add the milk while whisking continually. Add the flour and pinch of cayenne pepper to the melted butter and whisk until well combined and cooked through, about 45 seconds. Heat the butter in the large saucepan over medium heat. Chop the beef into small bite-sized pieces. Rinse the slices of dried beef really well – they are VERY salty! Once you have rinsed well, pat dry with a paper towel. How to Make Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast (S.O.S.) The only thing that would have made this breakfast better is eating it with my dad. It tasted amazing like usual and we all devoured every last bite. I wish he could have been here to eat it with us, but he was happy I made it in his honor. This year, I made it today, to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday.

Since it’s not good for any of us, I only make this recipe once a year, usually for my birthday. My dad made it for us often while we were growing up and it has always been one of my very favorite breakfasts. I know it’s not fancy nor is it good for me but I still absolutely love it. Do you have any recipes from your childhood that you still crave? Chipped beef on toast is one of those recipes for me.

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