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British sailors where the first sailing around the West Indies to discover the indigo dye and bring it to the colonies of the New World. Along with the evolving cotton industry the two elements came together to provide a excellent match for the uniforms required for this world power. Blue has long been a color that represents power and influence. The distinctive offset with broad white stripes provided a excellent color scheme to allow for easy visibility when a sailor might need up overboard.

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