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» Topic: Colors on the yardarm
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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




Posted By: Grady | Posted on: May 24, 2021 - 2:49am
Total Posts: 157 | Joined: Oct 2, 2018 - 8:04am

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Sorry, I misread the question.

Posted By: 29navy | Posted on: May 24, 2021 - 8:18am
Total Posts: 600 | Joined: Dec 28, 2006 - 3:02pm

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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
PT658 Crewman
Portland OR

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: May 24, 2021 - 5:05pm
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Thanks Guys, Jerry I have seen a few boats with antenna posted ensign , your right its got that look Mike



Posted By: Grady | Posted on: May 25, 2021 - 2:47am
Total Posts: 157 | Joined: Oct 2, 2018 - 8:04am

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Thank you Jerry, I didn't know that. This photo from [url]https://pt127.org/[/url] shows a large flag on the antenna like you mention:






Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: May 25, 2021 - 7:07am
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