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Bart Senior
 
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Was there a shut down of the Molson Brewery? On more than one occasion?

Capt. Mooron wrote
Americans actually have hoisted the Canadian Flag upside down on more than
one occasion.



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Well duh, who else would put a leaf, a freaking leaf on their countries
flag?


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"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message
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Americans actually have hoisted the Canadian Flag upside down on more than
one occasion.

CM

"Walt" wrote in message
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| Bobsprit wrote:
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| Flying her upside down is a sign of distress.
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| Or just Horvath trying to hoist a flag...and getting it wrong.
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| If Horvath's on your boat you have every reason to fly the flag upside
| down.
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Flag upside down?

After I've downed my third Manhattan! You right, Jon, it's a diaster!

Ole Thom

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The 21-gun salute comes from summing of the digits in the
year 1776.

The American flag is folded 13 times with each fold symbolizes
in the following order--life, belief in eternal life, honoring veterans,
trusting God, in tribute to our country, the pledge of allegiance, in
tribute to our armed forces, in honor of women and our mothers,
in honor of our fathers, the Jewish God, the Christian God, and
finally "In God We Trust". The final tuck reminds us of the soldiers
and sailors who wore the cocked hat of our early history.

The US Flag, is called the National Ensign--50-stars and 13 stripes.

When not under way, a ship flies the national ensign from a flagstaff
at the stern from 8:00 a.m. until sunset. When entering port at night
the ensign should fly from the gaff to establish its nationality. Under
way it should be flown from the gaff, or leech of the sail at
approximately the same position where a gaff would be.

Ashore. Same basic rules. A proper flag pole will have a gaff and
spreaders to duplicate that of a sailing vessel. It flies at the top of the
flagpole, except that it flies at the gaff of any pole or mast that is has
a gaff. It should be flown on most holidays with a few notable exceptions.
However, I feel it is never improper to display the flag on any date.

The National Ensign should be well maintained. Don't fly a ratty
looking National Ensign. I approve of the people, yacht clubs, or
others who proudly fly it at night well illuminated.

The proper size for the national flag is one inch of flag length per
foot of boat length, going to the next larger standard size, if
necessary.

Upside down it's used ONLY as a sign of distress. It disrespectful
to fly it upside down in other than a distress situation where life and
safety are threatened with immediate danger that demands quick
action.

There is also the Yacht Ensign, fouled anchor encircled by stars,
which I don't think much of. It is more proper to fly the US Flag.
And it is never improper to fly the US flag in lieu of Yacht Ensign.

Lame people fly the Yacht Ensign.

Patriots fly the US Flag or National Ensign.


Joe wrote
Anyone know?

Where do you fly the flag on your boat in port? At sea?

When should you fly your flag?

Anyone know the orgin of a 21 gun salute?

Why would you fly your flag upside down?

Whats and ensign flown for, and when, and were?

Joe



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What is the significance of the admiralty flag?


"Bart Senior" wrote in message
et...

The 21-gun salute comes from summing of the digits in the
year 1776.

The American flag is folded 13 times with each fold symbolizes
in the following order--life, belief in eternal life, honoring veterans,
trusting God, in tribute to our country, the pledge of allegiance, in
tribute to our armed forces, in honor of women and our mothers,
in honor of our fathers, the Jewish God, the Christian God, and
finally "In God We Trust". The final tuck reminds us of the soldiers
and sailors who wore the cocked hat of our early history.

The US Flag, is called the National Ensign--50-stars and 13 stripes.

When not under way, a ship flies the national ensign from a flagstaff
at the stern from 8:00 a.m. until sunset. When entering port at night
the ensign should fly from the gaff to establish its nationality. Under
way it should be flown from the gaff, or leech of the sail at
approximately the same position where a gaff would be.

Ashore. Same basic rules. A proper flag pole will have a gaff and
spreaders to duplicate that of a sailing vessel. It flies at the top of

the
flagpole, except that it flies at the gaff of any pole or mast that is has
a gaff. It should be flown on most holidays with a few notable exceptions.
However, I feel it is never improper to display the flag on any date.

The National Ensign should be well maintained. Don't fly a ratty
looking National Ensign. I approve of the people, yacht clubs, or
others who proudly fly it at night well illuminated.

The proper size for the national flag is one inch of flag length per
foot of boat length, going to the next larger standard size, if
necessary.

Upside down it's used ONLY as a sign of distress. It disrespectful
to fly it upside down in other than a distress situation where life and
safety are threatened with immediate danger that demands quick
action.

There is also the Yacht Ensign, fouled anchor encircled by stars,
which I don't think much of. It is more proper to fly the US Flag.
And it is never improper to fly the US flag in lieu of Yacht Ensign.

Lame people fly the Yacht Ensign.

Patriots fly the US Flag or National Ensign.


Joe wrote
Anyone know?

Where do you fly the flag on your boat in port? At sea?

When should you fly your flag?

Anyone know the orgin of a 21 gun salute?

Why would you fly your flag upside down?

Whats and ensign flown for, and when, and were?

Joe







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"Bob Crantz" wrote

What is the significance of the admiralty flag?


For some reason this post showed up on Google, but
not my other newsgroup reader.

Admiralty Flag defines the nations admiraty law
that applies to your vessel. If you are US Flagged
then "US Admiralty Law" applies to you.

Would it be appropriate for a retired Air Force
officer to fly a National Ensign with yellow fringe
on a privately owned vessel?

Would it be appropriate to fly a yellow fringed
US Flag on a US documented commercial vessel?
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Bart Senior wrote:
The 21-gun salute comes from summing of the digits in the
year 1776.


Salutes of 21 guns for national leaders predate 1776 and
the American Revolution...


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"Wolfie" wrote in message ...
Bart Senior wrote:
The 21-gun salute comes from summing of the digits in the
year 1776.


Salutes of 21 guns for national leaders predate 1776 and
the American Revolution...


Wrong, Bart is correct.

Joe
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Joe wrote:

"Wolfie" wrote in message ...

Bart Senior wrote:

The 21-gun salute comes from summing of the digits in the
year 1776.


Salutes of 21 guns for national leaders predate 1776 and
the American Revolution...



Wrong, Bart is correct.

Joe


Rubbish! By 1730 the Royal Navy (British that is) routinely fired 21 gun salutes for certain anniversaries.

Cheers
Marty

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Martin Baxter wrote:
Joe wrote:
"Wolfie" wrote
Bart Senior wrote:

The 21-gun salute comes from summing of the digits in the
year 1776.

Salutes of 21 guns for national leaders predate 1776 and
the American Revolution...


Wrong, Bart is correct.


Rubbish! By 1730 the Royal Navy (British that is) routinely fired 21 gun salutes for certain anniversaries.


Rubbish is certainly right. http://www.snopes.com/military/21gun.htm

The 21 gun salute is not of American origin and predates the American
Revolution. The 1776 thing is just a coincidence, no matter what
misinformation might have been dumped in you email inbox by clueless
people who middlessly forward everything they get without checking to
see if it's true or even plausible.

BONUS QUESTION: What's the proper way to dispose of a flag that has
become old and worn out?

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