Description

Item: 40 Flag String Maritime Signal

• Made from weather and fade resistant nylon fabric with double stitched seams
• Each flag size approx 8 inch x 13 inch
• Flags are attached to a nylon cord with ties on either end for easy hanging
• Rectangular flags are 6″ x 9″ and Pennant flags are 6″ x 14″ or 6″ x 9″
• Nylon cord is over 40′ long with 7″ between flags and 36″ ties on either end

Our Take:

International maritime signal flags were historically used to communicate between ships on the open sea or to nearby land. This decorative 40 flag string of maritime signal flags from in the breeze is an attractive string of maritime flags that adds great realistic and durable décor to any boat or nautical décor. Each flag features different colors, shapes and markings. All flags have double stitched seams on a nylon cord with ties on both ends to make display.

Fun Facts About International Maritime Signal Flags:

“The system of international maritime signal flags is one system of flag signals representing individual letters of the alphabet in signals to or from ships. It is a component of the International Code of Signals (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_maritime_signal_flags).”