This is the nautical alphabet. Its development began in the 18th century by British, French and American seamen. It was used by merchant and warships until the widespread use of wireless radio. Flags, representing letters, were strung together to make words or code signals and hauled up the mast. This communication system also included pennants to represent numbers. Today nautical flags and pennants are used for colorful ceremonial displays by sea going vessels on special occasions.
Piper and Dune offers two signs: Connecticut and New England.
Each sign is hand painted with care and is set in a handmade frame.
Signs are suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
These signs are perfect for seamen everywhere, Navy or Coast Guard who serve or have served, Captains or just those who love anything nautical. These make beautiful gifts!
Made by Ipswich River Craft in Ipswich, Massachusetts
Dimensions: 8.25in.x37in.
This is the nautical alphabet. Its development began in the 18th century by British, French and American seamen. It was used by merchant and warships until the widespread use of wireless radio. Flags, representing letters, were strung together to make words or code signals and hauled up the mast. This communication system also included pennants to represent numbers. Today nautical flags and pennants are used for colorful ceremonial displays by sea going vessels on special occasions.
Piper and Dune offers two signs: Connecticut and New England.
Each sign is hand painted with care and is set in a handmade frame.
Signs are suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
These signs are perfect for seamen everywhere, Navy or Coast Guard who serve or have served, Captains or just those who love anything nautical. These make beautiful gifts!
Made by Ipswich River Craft in Ipswich, Massachusetts
Dimensions: 8.25in.x37in.