Flags of the World: Shipping Signals

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Before radios, digital watches, satellites and mobile phones; sailing ships used to communicate via flags.

A

Diver down, keep clear
B

Explosives
C

Yes
D

Keep clear
E

I am directing my course to starboard
F

Disabled
G

Want a pilot
H

A pilot is on board
I

I am directing my course to port
J

I am on fire
K

I wish to communicate
L

Stop instantly
M

Vessel stopped
N

No
O

Man overboard
P

About to sail
Q

Request Pratique
R

Way is off my ship
S

Going astern
T

I am pair trawling
U

Standing into danger
V

Require assistance
W

Require medical assistance
X

Stop carrying out your intention and watch for my signals
Y

I am dragging anchor
Z

I require a tug
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