Reed's Maritime Flags: Usage and Recogition

Reed's Maritime Flags: Usage and Recogition

by PeterJohnson (Author)

Synopsis

The use of flags afloat and in most maritime situations is a complex and often misunderstood subject, needing to address legal aspects as well as etiquette, and often dictated by tradition, recognition and past naval usage. This book sets out to help the modern flag user, both ashore and afloat to 'get it right'.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Publisher: Thomas Reed Publications
Published: 30 Sep 2002

ISBN 10: 0901281018
ISBN 13: 9780901281012
Book Overview: Only book devoted to this subject In full colour throughout Covers signalling, national flags, special ensigns and yacht club burgees and lists flag suppliers Clarifies correct etiquette for flag usage Long needed reference for anyone going to sea

Author Bio
Peter Johnson is a member of the Cruising Association, Junior Offshore Group, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Royal Lymington Yacht Club and Royal Yacht Squadron, and contributes to leading yachting magazines worldwide. With his family, Peter has owned and sailed ocean racing yachts, keelboats, racing dinghies and fast power boats, and has sailed many thousands of miles in all weather. He is the author of Adlard Coles Nautical's The RYA Book of World Sailing Records and The Encyclopedia of Yachting.