Commander John Irving

Manual of Flag Etiquette

For centuries, the art of flying flags at sea has been steeped in tradition, rules, and decorum. The Manual of Flag Etiquette, reviewed and accepted as correct by the Lord's Commissioners of the Admiralty, is the authoritative guide for yachtsmen and mariners alike. Covering everything from ensigns and burgees to distress signals and ceremonial dressing of ships, this essential handbook provides clear, precise instructions on the proper use of flags aboard vessels.