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	Signal Flags (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		In the 19th century when the "blue flag with a white square in the centre" had been widely adopted as a signal of departure, it was commonly known as "Blue Peter" in north European languages, but not in French or Spanish.
		The early codes were often two flag hoists, based on a table of messages set in a grid, the upper flag indicating the column of the grid and the lower flag the row.
		A flag, "blue pierced with white," was used in the British Navy from 1777 as a general recall flag.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/xf-sign.html (2238 words)

	Signal Flags
		Signal flags are used to signal between ships and from ship to shore.
		Signal flags have been used to keep ships and people safe throughout history.
		There are 26 square flags for each letter of the alphabet, ten pennant flags for each numeral, one answering pennant, and substituter and repeater flags.
	library.thinkquest.org /04oct/00451/signalflags.htm (434 words)

	International maritime signal flags - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is a component of the International Code of Signals.
		La flag-alfabeto - signal flags used for the Esperanto language.
		Description: the flags for the esperanto letters with diacritical marks have the lighter color in the normal flag replaced with light green, which is not used in any normal flag.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/International_maritime_signal_flags (506 words)

	Nautical Know How - Nautical Flags
		Also called signaling flags, they are a set of flags of different colors, shapes and markings which used singly or in combination have different meanings.
		The flags include 26 square flags which depict the letters of the alphabet, ten numeral pendants, one answering pendant, and three substituters or repeaters.
		Six-flag signals are used when necessary to indicate north or south or east or west in latitude and longitude signals.
	www.boatsafe.com /nauticalknowhow/flags.htm (581 words)

	Signaling at Sea
		Originally, the flags were intended to convey a single message to all the ships of the fleet, often "come aboard the flagship for a conference" where the admiral could convey more detailed tactical directions.
		Signals development in the Royal Navy lagged behind that of the French going into the last quarter of the 18th century, something of which a select group of British officers were well aware.
		Once again, the basic signals were numerical, but rather than simply numbering the letters of the alphabet, Porter's letters involved hoisting the numeric flags inverted or in combinations that did not match their position in the alphabet.
	mysite.verizon.net /vzeohzt4/Seaflags/signals/Signals.html (2665 words)

	International Marine Signal Flags
		The "I" flag indicates that no part of a boat may be on the course side of the line one minute before the start.
		The "Black" flag is the most severe of the starting rules since instead of the 20% penalty applied with the Z flag, the boat will be immediately disqualified.
		The I, Z and Black flags are applied in exception cases when the Race Committee is unable to get a proper start due to too many boats being over the line (OCS - Over Course Side) during the start time and is commonly used in large one-design fleets.
	www.yachtracersonline.com /racingflags.htm (1423 words)

	Maritime signal flags: introduction
		Marinade uses the maritime signal flags (from the International Code of Signals, which may be obtained through the International Maritime Organisation) as part of its logo and, as you can see, for navigational purposes on the web.
		The alphabetic flags and the numeral pennants are used to represent their respective characters.
		When a naval ship signals a merchant ship, it will sometimes fly the answer pennant at the top of the hoist, to indicate that it is applying the International Code of Signals.
	www.marinade.ltd.uk /2003/flags.shtml (375 words)

	Nautical flags, nautical gifts and sailing gifts
		For over 150 years the International Maritime Signal Flag System has been used to send messages between two ships or between ship and shore and are still used today primarily to decorate ships for ceremonials and other festive occasions.
		Signal flags consist of a set of 26 different square flags each representing a particular letter of the alphabet plus 10 pendants representing the numbers 0 to 9.
		All of our personalized stained glass nautical signal flag plaques are custom made by hand one by one in our studio in Virginia and come with a 100% 30-day money back guarantee.
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	RN Signal Flags
		Union jacks are supplied in sizes according to the size of signal flags carried.
		The length of the rope tack of a signal flag used to be the same as the bunting breadth of that flag's tack, but now is of a fixed length of 12 inches.
		Many are the aids to memory possessed by the bunting tosser, but I think one of the cleverest to be, that the flag for 'stationing astern' is remembered by its being marked like the rear half of a wasp.
	www.gwpda.org /naval/s0100000.htm (657 words)

	Maritime Signal Flags (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Signal flags have long been used for communication between ships at sea.
		Use of the third substitute pennant, for example, indicates that the third flag or pennant in the hoist is to be repeated at the substitute's position.
		Thus in a hoist with the flags "A", "2", "C", "4", and "second substitute", the substitute refers to the second number and the translation is "A2C44".
	www.sideslip.org /flags (302 words)

	Signal Flags
		Signal Code Flags have been used for communication between ships for hundreds of years.
		Our Signal Flags are fabricated from the finest marine-grade nylon with double-stitched seams, nylon rope loops, and toggles.
		Consult the flag etiquette expert for history and procedure.
	www.waypoints.com /signalflag.html (204 words)

	International Marine Signal Flags
		These flags are international signals used by ships at sea to spell out short messages, or more commonly, used individually or in combination they have special meanings.
		The red flag with white diagonal stripe, while not international, is commonly used to indicate a diver in the water.
		It is usually exhibited on a float to mark the diver's approximate location whereas the "A" flag should be used on the vessel.
	www.maineharbors.com /flag.htm (194 words)

	Signal Flags
		This illustration includes the flags for the signal flag system developed by Lord Richard Howe, and their slight modification for use with a longer code of signals later developed by Sir Home Popham which was first used in the famous Battle of Trafalgar involving Admiral Horatio Nelson.
		It was expected that repeater flags would not be needed with this code, due to the increase in the number of flags used from ten flags to eighteen, so that all signals could be represented with combinations with no repeated letters.
		It can be seen on the diagram how the designs used on the flags for C, D, E, F, and G survive in the numeral flags for 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, although the flags, still called pennants, differ in shape from the classic pendants used for the repeaters.
	www.quadibloc.com /other/flaint.htm (1610 words)

	Navy - Signal Flags-1 (U.S.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The basis for most of the flags is the International Code of Signals, with additional colors placed at the fly.
		It is a simple white flag with a dark blue cross throughout, resembling a large "X-RAY" signal flag.
		The flag is displayed by the commodore's ship when forming or dispersing the convoy or whenever else the commodore considers it necessary.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/us^nvsf1.html (351 words)

	Signal Flags (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Signal flags are used to visually identify ships and send messages through the use of a published book of codes.
		The accuracy of marine painting often allows vessel identification to be made solely on the basis of the owner flags and signal system depicted on the vessel.
		The flags are easy to read since blue and white are the only colors.
	www.pem.org /archives/guides/signals.htm (247 words)

	Phoenetic Alphabet
		Found in the Signals section, it was paired with the Alphabetical Code Flags defined in the International Code.
		Both the meanings of the flags (the letter which they represent) and their names (which make up the phonetic alphabet) were selected by international agreement.
		Flags with special meanings in Navy signaling were given extra names.
	www.history.navy.mil /faqs/faq101-1.htm (280 words)

	Popham's Signal flags (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The flags presented are illustrated in Wilson's Flags at Sea in a fl and white Petra Sancta plate entitled Nelson's Signal at Trafalgar.
		The flags were numerary flags, the manner of presentation determining the meaning.
		For instance, the word "England" was represented by hoisting the flags 2-5-3, while the word "Man" is illustrated with an 4(inverted)-7-1 signal (an error in Wilson, as the flag should not be inverted).
	www.atlasgeo.net /fotw/flags/xf~psf.html (164 words)

	Signal Flags
		Although the flags of the International Code of Signals can be used to spell out words in full, their normal and more efficient mode of operations is in basic one, two, or three flag combinations, with complementary flags or pennants added to add precision to a message.
		Three letter hoists, all starting with the letter "M" are from the medical code of signals and provide a surprisingly detailed system of communicating symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide variety of medical emergencies.
		Without this pennant the signal is based on the appropriate naval signal book and may mean something entirely different.
	www.prokatboats.biz /sigflags.php (307 words)

	Signal Flags
		We supply sets of useful code flags (an age-old maritime communication method) as well as individual flags (all our U.S. flags are sewn stripes and embroidered stars), such as the yellow quarantine flag to announce your arrival in port and notify customs and immigration officials that you are ready for processing.
		It contain 26 alphabet flags, 11 pennants, and 3 substitute flags as well as a handy nylon storage bag.
		Take it down and replace it with a courtesy flag after immigration formalities are complete.
	www.landfallnavigation.com /signalflags.html (124 words)

	NASCAR.com - NASCAR 101: Flags - December 3, 2002
		This flag is used to signal the beginning of the race and any restarts.
		This flag is used to signal an accident, debris caused by contact or mechanical failure, or weather-related issues.
		This flag is usually waved in cases of heavy precipitation, an accident which requires immediate medical assistance or if the track is blocked.
	www.nascar.com /2002/kyn/nascar_101/12/03/flags (544 words)

	Signal Flags
		If you were not close enough to shout a message to another ship, you could use signal flags to send your message.
		There is a system of International maritime signal flags for numerals and letters of the alphabet.
		Officer's flags, club burgees and national flags are not used.
	www.unitedflags.co.uk /signalflags.htm (572 words)

	Maritime Signal Flags
		These flags are used at sea for communication between ships.
		On ceremonial and festive occasions the signal flags are used to 'dress' (decorate) ships.
		This signalling system was drafted in 1855 and published in 1857, and was gradually adopted by most seafaring countries.
	www.omniglot.com /writing/imsf.htm (192 words)

	International Marine Signal Flags
		Strung end to end and hung bow to stern from the rigging they are used to dress the ship for ceremonial and festive occasions.
		For another means of communicating with flags, see the semaphore flag waving system.
		The first substitute repeats the upper flag or pennant of a hoist, the second substitute repeats the second flag or pennant, and so on.
	www.sacdelta.com /signal-flags.htm (128 words)

	Nautical Signal Flags
		Our Nautical Signal flags are constructed from 100% nylon with canvas headers and brass grommets.
		Nautical Flags are heavyweight and can withstand years of use.
		There are many sizes of flags to choose from.
	www.unitedflagproducts.com /nautical.html (105 words)

	Evolution of Signal Flags
		International Signal Flags and Signal Flags of the Navy
		"Flags and Pendants Used in the International Code", facing p58.
		Nelson's message via flag signal - "England Expects Every Man Will Do His D U T Y" - The Boy's Own Paper, 1885.
	www.aandc.org /research/signalflags.html (287 words)

	Navy ABC's
		This may sound confusing to you, but the system prevents mix-ups between similar sounding letters such as "m" and "n," and "b" and "v." This also clarifies a message over a static-filled telephone line.
		These signal flags are flown on the open deck of a ship or boat.
		Flags allow ships to quickly communicate with other vessels without picking up a radio or sending an e-mail.
	www.history.navy.mil /branches/teach/alpha/alpha1.htm (261 words)

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		Pressure sensitive adhesion tape is applied to the back of each flag, making application simple.
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	signal flags (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Captail Moody had special flags to show what kinds of ships were heading for port.
		People in town would see the flag and rush to get ready to greet the ship and unload the cargo.
		They paid Captain Moody a small fee to keep their private flag on hand and raise it when their ship came into port.
	www.portlandlandmarks.org /kidsport/flags.html (298 words)

	FABFLAGS International signal code flags and pennants
		All flags are 100% Nylon, One side printed, see through style, Outdoor - Indoor use
		Complete set of 40 International signal code flags 100% printed with organic pigments on Du Pont nylon fiber fabric of 66 gr x m2.
		Includes a Bag of Nylon fabric with reinforced ribbons, printed with the signal code.
	www.fabflags.com /signal_code_flags.htm (129 words)

	Nautical Flags and Boat Flags at Flagstuff.com: Buy Nautical Signal Flags, Marine Flags, Boat Flags, Yacht Ensigns and ...
		More than 75 flags from around the world are featured here.
		These Pirate flags are made for real marine use.
		US Power Squadron flags are fully sewn marine grade nylon.
	www.flagstuff.com /pages/nautical-flags.html (157 words)

	Signal Flags Database on PocketGear.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Get Signal Flags plus US Flags AND World Flags for only $5.95 in the Flags Bundle!
		The Signal Flags Pocket Directory Database is the perfect fast reference for boaters, mariners and the curious.
		Get basic information about current and historical maritime signal flags.
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