MAY 2008 COMP (NOW CLOSED)

Each month we will be running a competition for the CUBS and SCOUTS of 1st Lucas Heights. This was the MAY2008 Comp.

This comp was won by Tom D from the cub section & Matt O from the scout section.

The following flags are international signals used by ships at sea.

They can be used to spellout short messages, or more commonly, used individually or in combination they have special meanings.

Strung end to end and hung bow to stern from the rigging they are used to dress the ship for ceremonmial and festive occaisions.

Below is the International Marine Signal Flags

FLAG	LETTER	SPECIAL MEANING
	A	Diver below (when stationary); I am undergoing a speed trial
	B	I am taking on or discharging explosives
	C	(affirmative)
	D	keep clear of me, I am manoevering with difficulty
	E	I am altering my course to starboard
	F	I am disabled, communicate with me
	G	I require a pilot
	H	I have a pilot on board
	I	I am altering my course to port
	J	I am going to send a message by semaphore
	K	you should stop your vessel instantly
	L	you should stop, I have something important to communicate
	M	I have a doctor on board
	N	no (negative)
	O	man overboard
	P	the Blue Peter - all aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea. (At sea) your lights are out or burning badly
	Q	my vessel is healthy and I request free practique
	R	the way is off my ship. You may feel you way past me
	S	my engines are going full speed astern
	T	do not pass ahead of me
	U	you are standing into danger
	V	I require assistance (not distress)
	W	I require medical assistance
	X	stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals
	Y	I am carrying mails
	Z	to be used to address or call shore stations