International Code of Signals P
Sub-collection: Signal FlagsInternational Code of Signals P
Spoken Papa
Meaning "The Blue Peter" In harbour All aboard, vessel is about to proceed. At sea, Your lights are out or burning badly: became, when used by fishing vessels to mean, 'My nets have come fast upon an obstruction'.
Since 1870 the ICS or International Code of Signals has been used by merchant vessels and warships as the basis for an international language by mariners. In 1965, management of the ICS was taken over by the United Nations' International Maritime Organization. Each major seafaring country still publishes the ICS for the use of its mariners. In the US Navy it is Hydrographic Office publication #102.
Acquired with a lot of signal flags
ZFC 3169 Ireland
ZFC3170 ICS Q
ZFC3171 ICS G
ZFC3172 ICS P
ZFC3173 ICS J
ZFC3174 ICS M
ZFC3175 ICS Q
ZFC3176 ICS V
ZFC Collectible Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 65.25 |
| Length of Fly | 70 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 2 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Wool |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Through header |
| Method of Attachment | Loop & Ring |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used, worn, soiled, torn, frayed |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1980's |