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International Code Flags.
Code Flags have been used since the sixteenth century as a means of communications from ship to ship or from the ship to the shore.The development of code signals started as a simple comunications system in the Navy, to instruct ships of the line in battle.
The first recorded use of flags as a means of communiaction in a sea battle was about 480 BC, In a nautical battle between the Greeks and the Persians.
In the early days, the Admiral of the fleet, would raise a flag on his ship to indicated to the Captains of the other ships that he required a conference.Thus the Admilal's ship became known as the Flag Ship, an expression still used today.
| A (Alpha) |
B (Bravo) |
C (Charlie) |
D (Delta) |
| Diver Down |
Discharging Explosives |
Agree |
Maneuvering with difficulty |
| E (Echo) |
F (Foxtrot) |
G (Golf) |
H (Hotel) |
| Going Starboard |
Disabled talk to me |
Require Pilot |
Boarding |
| I (India) |
J (Juliet) |
K (Kilo) |
L (Lima) |
| Going to Port |
Sending Message by Semaphore |
You must stop your vessel |
Stop I have to communicate |
| M (Mike) |
N (November) |
O (Oscar) |
P (Papa) |
| Doctor on board |
No |
Man overboard |
Vessell moving off |
| Q (Quebec) |
R (Romeo) |
S (Sierra) |
T (Tango) |
| Quarantine |
You may pass |
Full speed |
Keep Clear |
| U (Uniform) |
V (Victor) |
W (Whiskey) |
X (X-Ray) |
| Standing into Danger |
Require Assistance |
Require Medical Assistance |
Stop your intention |
| Dragging Anchor |
Require a Tug |
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