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What is the history behind the use of International Code Flags?
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∙ 16y ago
The closest that i can come to an answer to this would be this... In the history of sailing, communication between ships has always been important. A prime example of this is the ship's Ensign...it always signaled to others what country the ship sailed under. At some point, i am sure that there was a need fror a standardized method for ships to communicate certain things to other ships, especaily when you are talking about ships from many different countries interacting together. Hence, the International Code Flags.
Alpha : diver below (when stationary); I am undergoing a speed trial Bravo : I am taking on or discharging explosives Charlie : affirmative Delta : keep clear of me, I am maneuvering with difficulty Echo : I am altering my course to starboard Foxtrot : I am disabled, communicate with me Golf : I require a pilot Hotel : I have a pilot on board India : I am altering my course to port Juliet : I am going to send a message by semaphore Kilo : you should stop your vessel instantly Lima : you should stop, I have something important to communicate Mike : I have a doctor on board November : no (negative) Oscar : man overboard Papa : all aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea. (At sea) your lights are out or burning badly Quebec : my vessel is healthy and I request free practique Romeo : the way is off my ship. You may feel you way past me Sierra : my engines are going full speed astern Tango : do not pass ahead of me Uniform : you are standing into danger Victor : require assistance (not in distress) Whiskey : I require medical assistance X-ray : stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals Yankee : I am carrying mail Zulu : to be used to address or call shore stations
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