🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 32 (1804) ⚓

"Fire in succession on Enemy's stern most ships, then tack or wear"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 31 (1804) ⚓

"Rake they Enemy"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 30 (1804) ⚓

"Van engage Enemy's Van, Rear, Rear, Centre their Centre"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 29 (1804) ⚓

"Steer for and engage your respective opponents"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 28 (1804) ⚓

Signal 28 - Take station suitable for mutual support & engage.

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 27 (1804) ⚓

"Break thro Enemy's line & engage on the other side"
>if 🚩 at Foretop break through enemy Van
>If 🚩at main top break through enemy Centre
>If 🚩 at mizen top break through enemy Rear

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 26 (1804) ⚓

Signal book:- "Keep sight of the Enemy"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 25 (1804) ⚓

"Attack or harass the rear of the Enemy"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 24 (1804) ⚓

Royal Navy signal book:- "At liberty to fire on Enemy in passing"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 23 (1804) ⚓

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Destroy or disable the Enemy's Trading Ships"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 22 (1804) ⚓ (with the repeater flag)

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Attack the Enemy's convoy of Transports"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 21 (1804) ⚓

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Attack the Enemy on bearing indicated"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 20 (1804) ⚓

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Lay the Enemy on board as arriving up"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 19 (1804) ⚓

Signal book:- "Reconnoitre, the Enemy, and signify what observations you make to the Admiral"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 19 (1804) ⚓

"Reconnoitre , Report back to Admiral"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Reconnoitre, the Enemy, and signify what observations you make to the Admiral"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 18 (1804) ⚓

"Gain the weather gauge "

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Gain or Keep the wind of the Enemy"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 17 (1804) ⚓

"Assist Ship pointed out"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Assist ships, pointed out in battle, or going into action"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 16 (1804) ⚓

"Engage The Enemy, more closely"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Engage The Enemy, more closely"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 15 (1804) ⚓

"Engage The Enemy"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "Engage The Enemy"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 14 (1804) ⚓

"Prepare to Anchor"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- "clear away and prepare to Anchor"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 13 (1804) ⚓

"Prepare for Battle"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- Clear for action, Prepare for Battle"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 12 (1804) ⚓

In the Royal Navy signal book:- Have you in the last two or three days pasts seen enemy fleet?

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This photograph shows a white signal mast rising against a bright blue sky with drifting white cloud. At the top flies a Blue Ensign, the dark blue flag with the Union Jack in the canton, streaming strongly in the wind and marking the mast as British and naval in character. Beneath it are two signal flags hoisted on separate halyards: The upper signal flag is white with a bold blue cross, a clean, striking design that stands out sharply against the sky. Below it is a black-yellow-black horizontal tricolour, its vivid yellow centre band framed by black stripes, billowing in the breeze. Together, the three flags form a clear naval signal hoist — the ensign providing national identity and authority, while the lower flags communicate a specific message, giving the scene the look of an active Royal Navy signal station or ship’s mast in operation.

🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 11 (1804) ⚓

"Enemy in sight"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- An Enemy is sighed, bearing will be shown.

*Shown here with Signal 1 and repeater flag that repeats the flag above it*

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This image shows a white signal mast rising into a bright blue sky with light, scattered cloud. At the top flies a Blue Ensign, its deep blue field and Union Jack fully stretched by a steady wind, streaming to the right. Below it are two maritime signal flags on separate halyards: The upper signal flag is white with a bold blue cross, a distinctive, high-contrast design that stands out clearly against the sky. Beneath it hangs a blue-and-white signal flag, divided vertically, which twists and billows as it catches the wind. Together, the three flags form a clear naval-style signal hoist, strongly evoking the look of a Royal Navy signal yard or ship’s mast in operation — the ensign marking nationality and authority, and the lower flags actively conveying a message across the water.

🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 10 (1804) ⚓

"Last Signal has not been complied with"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- That the purpose of the last signs was not understood.

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This photograph shows a white flagpole standing tall against a clear, vivid blue sky with thin wisps of cloud drifting across it. At the top of the pole flies a Blue Ensign, its deep blue field and Union Jack catching the sunlight as the fabric streams out in a strong breeze. The slightly frayed edge of the flag suggests regular use, adding a sense of authenticity and maritime character. Below it, on a lower halyard, is a blue-and-yellow maritime signal flag, divided vertically with yellow on one side and blue on the other. It flutters briskly beneath the ensign, twisting as the wind pulls it away from the pole. Together, the two flags give the image a strong naval and signalling atmosphere, evoking the look of a ship, shore station, or signal mast actively displaying a message, framed by open sky and clean, bright light.

🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 9 (1804) ⚓

"Recall from Chase"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- To leave off chase or recall to the Admiral.

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This photograph shows a tall white flagpole set against a clear, bright blue sky with light, high-level cloud streaks drifting across it. At the top of the pole flies a Blue Ensign — a deep blue flag with the Union Jack in the upper corner, traditionally associated with British naval and maritime service. The wind has caught it fully, stretching the cloth outward so it streams sharply to the right. Beneath it, on a lower halyard, is a plain white signal flag, also blowing in the same wind, though hanging a little looser and twisting slightly as it flutters. The contrast between the strong blue of the ensign, the clean white of the signal flag, and the open sky gives the image a very nautical, ceremonial feel, strongly evoking naval signalling, seamanship, and the traditions of the Royal Navy.

🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 8 (1804) ⚓

"Anchor"

In the Royal Navy signal book:- To prepare to Anchor

*Also can be used to signify a truce*

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At the top of the pole a Blue Ensign is flying — a deep blue flag with the Union Jack in the canton, traditionally used by British government vessels and naval auxiliaries. The fabric is stretched out by the wind, rippling sharply to the right, which suggests a fresh breeze. Below it, on a second halyard, is a blue-and-white maritime signal flag, a square flag divided into bold blue and white sections. It is also blowing strongly, hanging slightly looser than the ensign but clearly visible beneath it. The clean sky, strong sunlight, and crisp colours give the image a bright, maritime feel, and the paired flags immediately evoke naval tradition and signalling, especially fitting for someone practising or displaying historic Royal Navy signal flags.

🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 7 (1804) ⚓

"Chase"

In the Royal Navy signal book "Chase ships in view, on the bearing signified by the compass signals"

*If the whole fleet to chase additional 2 guns*

In the Royal Navy signal book

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his image shows a white flagpole rising into a soft blue sky mottled with thin, pale clouds. At the top flies a Blue Ensign — the dark blue flag with the Union Jack in the canton, its fabric pulled taut by a steady wind and streaming out to the right. The slight fraying at the far edge suggests it has been well used, adding a sense of authenticity and exposure to the elements. Below it, on a lower halyard, is a horizontal tricolour signal flag: blue over white over red. The bold bands stand out sharply against the sky as the flag twists and billows in the breeze. Together, the two flags give the scene a strong naval signalling character, blending formal maritime tradition (the Blue Ensign) with practical fleet communication (the tricolour signal flag), as if a ship or shore station were actively conveying orders across the water.

🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 6 (1804) ⚓

From the Royal Navy signal book: - Signal not distinct.

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 5 (1804) ⚓

"Engage"

Royal Navy signal book, "To engage the Enemy"

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🚩 Signal of the Day — Signal No. 4 (1804) ⚓

"Take or Keep your station"

Royal Navy signal book, " Vessel are to take up there assigned position or to maintain better ship handling to "Keep" in the correct position.

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