The Navy uses the term "Ensign" to refer to their flag. An Ensign is a flag that signifies the nationality of a vessel and is typically flown at the stern.
A flag flown upside down is an official signal of distress. A flag flown at half mast, is a mark of respect or mourning.
A symbol of mourning, distress and respect
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Kunsan AB uses alarm blue instead of red because the Korean Government uses a red alarm/flag to signal that Japan is invading.
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Any flag flown upside down is a signal of distress.
Semaphore or signal flag.
An upside down flag is generally recognized as a signal of distress, and should be used only during an emergency.
Any flag flown upside down is a signal of distress.
A 'Blue Peter' flag is a blue flag with white center to signal that a ship is ready to sail.
An upside down flag is generally recognized as a signal of distress, and should be used only during an emergency.
By international convention, Signal Flag ALFA (white hoist, blue fly, with a triangle cut out of it). In the Americas, a red flag with a white diagonal stripe is usually used instead.
The white flag is traditionally considered a signal of surrender.
Flying a flag upside down is a signal of distress or danger. It is used as a universal sign of an emergency to seek help or attention.
Distress.
Signal