"A" Alpha Code Signal Flag Sewn Nylon

Our "A" Alpha Code Signal Flag is custom sewn on 200 denier bright UV resistant nylon by our own seamstresses here in Florida and is finished with a white canvas header and two solid brass grommets. We have three sizes available and your flag will be custom sewn to order. The "A" Alpha code signal flags also signifies diver below (when stationary) as well as saying that I am undergoing a speed trial. Made in the USA.

The International system of maritime code signal flags is a signaling system where a flag represents a letter of the alphabet or a specified maritime meaning, which is then used to communicate between vessels.

Various methods the flags are used as signals include:

• Each code signal flag spells an alphabetic message, letter by letter Individual code signal flags have specific and standard meanings such as diving support vessels raise the "A" code signal flag indicating their inability to move from their current location because they have a diver underwater
• One or more code signal flags form a code word whose meaning can be looked up in a code book in each vessel
• In yacht racing and dinghy racing code signal flags have other meanings like the "P" code signal flag is used as the "preparatory" flag to indicate an imminent start, and the "S" code signal flag means "shortened course"