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Veiled Nautical Flags and Codes
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  • 1. Rope used to hoist a flag on a mast
  • 2. A flag marking a ship’s current operational mode
  • 3. A light anchor used for maneuvering a ship's position
  • 4. A frayed or torn flag indicating distress
  • 5. Pole on which a ship’s ensign or signal flags are flown
  • 8. A narrow flag indicating rank or special signal
  • 9. A long tapering flag often flown from the mizzen mast
  • 11. An informal maritime call used to request attention or confirmation
  • 13. A system of signaling with flags or mechanical arms
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  • 6. A small sailing vessel used for signaling or reconnaissance
  • 7. Signal given when a ship is abeam or at right angles
  • 10. A ship or boat showing signal flags for communication
  • 12. A signal indicating emergency at sea
  • 14. Heavy material used to stabilize a ship's signal mast
  • 15. Signal using handheld light sources during nighttime
  • 16. The subtle fluttering of a flag to indicate warning

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