Size Code
1:128
1:96
1:72
1:64
1:48
AAA
4-6' 1350mm
3-6' 1000mm
N/A
S (Small)
6' 1800mm
3-6 1000mm
3' 900mm
M (Meduim)
4' 1200mm
L (Large)
5' 1500mm
The codes Were used alongside the international set and caused much confusion to the allide ships.
Letter
Meaning
A
Diver Going down /under going speed trials
B
Dangerouse cargo/Explosives
C
Yes
D
Keep Clear
E
Altering Cource To Starboard
F
Disabled ,pleas communicate
G
Want a Pilot
H
Pilot on board
I
Altering course to port
J
On Fire Keep Clear /Message by Semaphore
K
Desire to communicate
L
Stop instantly
M
I am Stopped /Have Doctor onboard
N
No
O
Man Overboard
P
About to sail (Blue Peter)
Q
Request practique/quarantine
R
The way is off my ship
S
Engines going astern
T
Do not pass ahead of me
U
Standing in to Danger
V
I require assistance
W
I require medical assistance
X
Stop your intentions and watch my signals
Y
I an carring mail /I am dragging my anchor
Z
Call Shore Station /Require Tug