Signalman 1 & C - Historic Naval Ships Association

NOTEOn a flagship where the commander’spersonal flag has been hauled down and replacedby a commission pennant, the chief ofstaff’s absentee pennant is not displayed.FLAGS OF PRINCIPAL MARITIMENATIONSLEARNING OBJECTIVE: List some of theflags of the principal maritime nations. Figure10-8 shows flags and ensigns of some principalmaritime nations. Unlike the practice in theUnited States, a number of countries haveensigns different from their national flags.although color patterns generally remainconstant.SUMMARYIn this chapter you have learned about the basichonors and ceremonies. You have learned of thedifferent rules that govern the display of ensigns andhow to determine the appropriate size of ensigns foryour ship. You have learned how to challenge smallboats at night and the meaning of flagstaff ornaments.You have learned the procedures for returning a dipand which countries are not entitled to a dip. You havelearned the rule for the display of personal flags andpennants, the commission pennant, the U.S. Navyflag, the United Nations flag, plus much more.10-23