What does a red flag on a ship mean?
What does a red flag on a ship mean? Four signals are created from nautical flags to signal different weather warnings. All-weather warning signals are communicated with red and/or black flags. A small craft warning is simply a single red pendant flag, while a small craft advisory (gale warning) is two red pendant flags.
What do the flags on cruise ships mean?
To find out which flag your cruise ship sails under, look at the flag being flown aboard the ship. While that flag may seem like nothing more than a simple aesthetic touch, it actually represents the country in which the ship is registered and is thus critically important for you and your safety.
What does a black flag on a ship mean?
The black flag was part of a flag signal combination, together with a plain red flag. After closing in on a target ship, the black flag would be raised, signaling that quarter will be given if the target crew surrendered their cargo/valuables without a fight.
What is the yellow jack flag on a ship?
The Yellow Jack (Quebec) signal flag, is a plain yellow banner that was historically used to signify a vessel was, or might be, harboring a dangerous disease and needed to be quarantined (the flag represents the letter “Q”).
What color flag means sharks?
If sharks are present, red flags will be hoisted or a shark sighted sign will be posted. If you see a flag or sign at the beach and you're not sure of its meaning, ask a lifeguard for an explanation or look for an indicator key nearby.