Name/Title
Signal PennantsDescription
Set of two signal pennants on a rope. Commercially made. One set has three banners on it and the other set has five. The set with three pennants has a signal banner that is blue with a white square in the middle, one that is half white and half blue, and one that has stripes of blue, white, and blue. The first banner signifies either the letter "P" or that all persons should report to the vessel. The second pennant is "H" or pilot on board. The third is "J" or boat on fire/has dangerous cargo. The second set of pennants has one that is blue with a white "X," one that is all red, a third that is half blue and half white, a fourth that has two red squares and two white, and a fifth that is half red and half blue. The first one means "M" or that the vessel is stopped. The second means "B" or carrying dangerous goods. The third means "A" or diver down. The fourth signifies "U" or running into danger and the fifth means "E" or altering course.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850 - circa 1950Time Period
late 19th or early 20th centuryInscription/Signature/Marks
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Of a single pennantWidth
15 cmLength
28 cmDimension Description
RopeLength
175 cmCondition
Overall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
Fading