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Nautical flags - International Code Flags

Just in case you guys don't have radio and get stuck in the sea with nothing but Nautical Flags... It's also fun to make letters and send your friends Nautical Messages!!! Regards, Jechul - March 25, 2003

Message for Teachers : You can click on the individual flags to get printable prints of each letter to post them in your classrooms.

INSTRUCTION : Type a short message in the text box and click on "Make a Nautical Flag Card". It will create a personalized card with your words translated to Nautical flags.

	Alpha : diver below (when stationary); I am undergoing a speed trial
	Bravo : I am taking on or discharging explosives
	Charlie : affirmative
	Delta : keep clear of me, I am maneuvering with difficulty
	Echo : I am altering my course to starboard
	Foxtrot : I am disabled, communicate with me
	Golf : I require a pilot
	Hotel : I have a pilot on board
	India : I am altering my course to port

	Juliet : I am going to send a message by semaphore
	Kilo : you should stop your vessel instantly
	Lima : you should stop, I have something important to communicate
	Mike : I have a doctor on board
	November : no (negative)
	Oscar : man overboard
	Papa : all aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea. (At sea) your lights are out or burning badly
	Quebec : my vessel is healthy and I request free practique
	Romeo : the way is off my ship. You may feel you way past me

	Sierra : my engines are going full speed astern
	Tango : do not pass ahead of me
	Uniform : you are standing into danger
	Victor : require assistance (not in distress)
	Whiskey : I require medical assistance
	X-ray : stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals
	Yankee : I am carrying mail
	Zulu : to be used to address or call shore stations