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Topic: Colors on the yardarm |
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Grady
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Posted on: May 24, 2021 - 2:49am
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Was there a protocol for which side of the mast yardarm the colors were posted on? Talking with Jeff D most in theatre pictures have the colors posted to std
Thanks Mike
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29navy
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Posted on: May 24, 2021 - 8:18am
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Sorry, I misread the question. |
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Jerry Gilmartin |
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Posted on: May 24, 2021 - 5:05pm
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I have never seen any official instruction. Most photos I have seen show the Ensign to Starboard. However many PT boats in the Pacific started flying Ensign from the radio whip antenna so they could fly a larger flag that crazy pilots could see from the air to discourage freindly fire accidents. Additionally when the Ensign is on the radar mast it obscures the vision of the skipper when driving. We emulated that method on board PT658 and also cuz its just cool!
Jerry Gilmartin
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Grady
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Posted on: May 25, 2021 - 2:47am
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Thanks Guys, Jerry I have seen a few boats with antenna posted ensign , your right its got that look Mike
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Jeff D
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Posted on: May 25, 2021 - 7:07am
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Thank you Jerry, I didn't know that. This photo from https://pt127.org/ shows a large flag on the antenna like you mention:
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