SIZE 14: Code Signal Individual & Full Sets
Signal sets come complete with canvas heading and snap hooks. Signal complete sets come complete with 40 flags which includes; 26 alphabet flags, 11 numeral pennants and 3 substitutes. All 40 flags are double lock stitched and constructed of 100% Dupont® Nylon Material which is specifically designed for adverse weather conditions. For larger size signal flags and sets, please inquire.

Flag Size: 4x6'
Pennant Size: 2 2/3' x 9'
Substitute Size: 2 2/3' x 5 1/4'

Nautical Flag Information

The system of international maritime signal flags is a way of representing individual letters of the alphabet in signals to or from ships. It is a component of the International Code of Signals.

There are various methods that the flags can be used as signals:

• each flag spells out a letter of an alphabetic message.
• individual flags have specific and standard meanings; for example, diving support vessels raise the "A flag" indicating their inability to move from their current location because they have a diver underwater.
• one or more flags form a code word whose meaning can be looked up in a code book held by both parties. An example is the Popham numeric code used at the Battle of Trafalgar.
• in yacht racing and dinghy racing, flags have other meanings; for example, the P flag is used as the "preparatory" flag to indicate an imminent start, and the S flag means "shortened course".