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In Washington State when must a skier-down flag be displayed?

In Washington State, a skier-down flag must be displayed when a skier is in the water.


What does it means when the flag is flown upside down?

An American flag or for that matter any flag flown upside-down is considered a sign of distress... US Code:T36 Ch10.176 (a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. Opinions: Mutiny, piracy, sinking, coup, rebellion of the people/government. The fact that any flag flown upside-down means distress is not the whole story however... flags flown upside-down can and are used as a form of protest. The flag is a symbol of control and superiority. The use of such in any other way is considered "desecration."


Describe the Flag of Great Britain?

Its Red, White, And Blue. But It looks like a Cross, and a X Straight down the middle of the Flag.


What time of the day should the flag be displayed?

Flying the U.S. flag upside down is recognized as a distress signal and a request for assistance or rescue.Flying any flag upside-down is a sign of great disrespect for what that flag represents. When it's the flag of a country, flying it upside-down is often the sign of anarchy or other anti-government ideals. That or as a distress signal.


If you see a displayed diver down flag while boating how far away must you stay from the flag?

Boaters must reasonably make all efforts to stay approximately 300 feet away from dive flags. This is the minimum amount legally required.

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In Washington State when must a skier-down flag be displayed?

In Washington State, a skier-down flag must be displayed when a skier is in the water.


What does it mean when a flag is flown upside down over a military installation during war?

The US Flag Code specifies that the US Flag is never to be displayed with the union (the blue part) down, except as a signal of dire distress or immediate danger to life or property.


What does it mean if a flag is displayed upside down?

It is a sign of distress.


Is it ever appropriate to fly the flag upside down?

Section 8a of the United States Code Title 4 Chapter 1 (otherwise known as the "Flag Code") reads: "The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property."


In Virginia if you see a displayed diver-down flag while boating how far away must you stay from the flag?

150 feet


How far must a vessel stay away from a displayed diver down flag?

50 ft


How to properly hang a flag on a flagpole?

To properly hang a flag on a flagpole, first attach the flag to the halyard rope using the flag's grommets. Raise the flag slowly to the top of the pole, making sure it is fully extended and not tangled. Secure the halyard rope to prevent the flag from coming down.


What does it means when the flag is flown upside down?

An American flag or for that matter any flag flown upside-down is considered a sign of distress... US Code:T36 Ch10.176 (a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. Opinions: Mutiny, piracy, sinking, coup, rebellion of the people/government. The fact that any flag flown upside-down means distress is not the whole story however... flags flown upside-down can and are used as a form of protest. The flag is a symbol of control and superiority. The use of such in any other way is considered "desecration."


Describe the Flag of Great Britain?

Its Red, White, And Blue. But It looks like a Cross, and a X Straight down the middle of the Flag.


How far must vessels not involved in a diving operation stay away from a displayed diver-down flag?

100 ft


How far must a vessel stay from a displayed diver down flag when operating at greater than headway speed?

50 yards or 150 feet


Is the british flag called the union jack?

Only when flown from a ship. It is the union flag on land. (Not quite): "The original Union Flag was introduced in 1606 as a maritime flag, and in 1634 a Royal Proclamation laid down that the Union Flag was reserved for His Majesty's Ships of War and forbid merchant ships to wear it.......... It is quite clear that the name Union Jack was the name given to the distinguishing flag of His Majesty's Ships, and that it is proper to call this flag a Union Jack when flying in a ship, but this flag which was formerly purely maritime is now used as the National flag of Britain and some consider that it is incorrect to call it a Union Jack when it is not flying in a ship and that when flying ashore it should be called the Union Flag. Strictly this view may be correct, and there would be no doubt as to its correctness if the flagused were the 1900 War Office pattern, but this is not so, and the flag that is seen in Britain flying from the Houses of Parliament and other public buildings is the pattern adopted by the Royal Navy. Furthermore, it has been called the Union Jack in modern times in Parliament and so by common useage it is considered that it IS CORRECT to call this flag, which is to all intents the National flag of the United Kingdom, the UNION JACK . It would also appear that the 1900 War Office version should not be called the Union Jack; in fact it is generally known as the 'Gret Union Flag'." "Flags of the World" Edited by E.M.C Barraclough C.B.E., R.N. and W.G. Crampton M.ED.