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The name the navy uses for the US Flag is the Ensign. They also fly a commissioning pennant from the highest point on the ship. And there are also signal flags used to communicate.
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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The flag used to indicate distress is the International Code Signal flag "N" (November), which is a square flag with a white and blue checkered pattern. Additionally, the widely recognized signal for distress is the International Distress Signal, which can be represented by a flag or by the use of other signals such as flares or sound signals. In maritime contexts, the "N" flag signifies that a vessel is in need of assistance.
It is a DISTRESS signal ... calling for Help
A vessel signals its bearing by the position where the signal flag is hoisted on the ship. For example, if the flag is hoisted on the starboard side, it indicates a bearing to the starboard side of the vessel. In this way, signal flags are used to communicate information about a vessel's orientation and position to other ships.
Any flag flown upside down is a signal of distress.
Semaphore or signal flag.
Any flag flown upside down is a distress signal.
An upside down flag is generally recognized as a signal of distress, and should be used only during an emergency.
A 'Blue Peter' flag is a blue flag with white center to signal that a ship is ready to sail.
Any flag flown upside down is a signal of distress.
An upside down flag is generally recognized as a signal of distress, and should be used only during an emergency.
The white flag is traditionally considered a signal of surrender.