International Maritime Signal Flags

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  "name": "International Signal Flags",
  "title": "International Maritime Signal Flags",
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  "desc": "- The International Code of Signals uses 26 alphabetical signal flags, 10 numerical pennants, and several special flags to communicate between ships at sea\n - Developed from earlier systems dating to the 17th century, the current International Code was adopted in 1857 and revised by the IMO\n - Each flag represents a letter and also has a specific meaning when flown individually\n - **Construction:** varies by flag\n - The signal flags use a standardised set of colours and geometric patterns (stripes, crosses, triangles) for maximum visibility at sea\n - Ratio typically 3:4 for rectangular flags",
  "flag": "maritime/signal-flags.svg",
  "countryData": {
    "name": "International Maritime Signal Flags",
    "officialName": "International Code of Signals",
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  "cs": "maritime/signal-flags.cs.svg",
  "trivia": "- Each International Code signal flag has a single-letter meaning when flown alone\n - 'B' (Bravo) means 'I am loading, unloading, or carrying dangerous cargo'\n - All 26 letter flags have distinct meanings used in naval and maritime communication",
  "article": "maritime/signal-flags.md",
  "_name": "International Signal Flags",
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