So I just read the other thread about the K language[1] and how it's so-very-concise syntax made the author feel certain ways.
But that has nothing on this! From page 70 of the International Code of Signals[2], we find that PG 2 means, "I am dazzled by your searchlight. Extinguish it or lift it."
Not bad, but what if you reply with "AX 1"? Lots going on there! "Shall I train my searchlight nearly vertical on a cloud, intermittently if possible, and, if your aircraft is seen, deflect the beam upwind and on the water to facilitate your landing?"
I have a copy of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Code of Signals on my bookshelf.
3 letter medical flag codes include:
MKH Foreskin will not go back to normal position
MKI Patient has swelling of the testicles
MLF Patient has Delirium Tremens
It's a comprehensive book to say the least!
greggsy 1 hours ago [-]
I wonder how many times MLF has been used for a ship’s captain?
wrycoder 2 hours ago [-]
This is from 100 Rabbits. Great job!!
One of my favorite flag signals is, “Nothing can be done until high tide.”
ahazred8ta 14 minutes ago [-]
US1 Nothing can be done until daylight. US2 Nothing can be done until tide has risen. US3 Nothing can be done until visibility improves. US4 Nothing can be done until weather moderates. US5 Nothing can be done until draft is lightened. US6 Nothing can be done until tugs have arrived.
acidburnNSA 1 hours ago [-]
Fun fact based on the bottom panel: the peace sign (inverted y) is based on the flag semaphore signs for N and D, originally standing for Nuclear Disarmament.
cbsks 1 hours ago [-]
Interesting that “Oscar” is pronounced “OSS CAH” and not “OSS CAR”. Same with Victor. Must have been made in New England (northeastern US).
brickers 1 hours ago [-]
Or… England?
cbsks 28 minutes ago [-]
Ouch. My stereotypically-American US-centric bias is showing :)
pc86 1 hours ago [-]
Old England.
kevin_thibedeau 60 minutes ago [-]
With the new non-rhotic affectation.
nnf 3 hours ago [-]
This is a neat style, and I was pleased to see that the author included accessible text since the visible text on the page is all in images.
foo42 2 hours ago [-]
I never knew anything about this. I love discovering this sort of thing!
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But that has nothing on this! From page 70 of the International Code of Signals[2], we find that PG 2 means, "I am dazzled by your searchlight. Extinguish it or lift it."
Not bad, but what if you reply with "AX 1"? Lots going on there! "Shall I train my searchlight nearly vertical on a cloud, intermittently if possible, and, if your aircraft is seen, deflect the beam upwind and on the water to facilitate your landing?"
[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41886051
[2] https://rabbitwaves.ca/media/docs/ics_pub102bk.pdf
3 letter medical flag codes include:
MKH Foreskin will not go back to normal position
MKI Patient has swelling of the testicles
MLF Patient has Delirium Tremens
It's a comprehensive book to say the least!
One of my favorite flag signals is, “Nothing can be done until high tide.”