Herald 1200 flags

[David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>]

Message text written by "John Macartney"
>"Invoking the International Maritime Flag Code, crossed motifs
embellished the rear wings, representing 'S' for Standard and 'V' for
Vignale. Nautical gentlemen were quick to point out that these flags
had other meanings when displayed at sea, viz: 'S' - 'My engines are
going full speed astern' and 'V' - 'I require assistance.' These
alternatives were not so widely publicised."
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But none the less prophetic.


Dave