Every man's fear is 411 Length Required or 417 Expectation Failed. Many of the emails I receive promise that in a few short months, I can receive 413 Request Entity Too Large instead.
This made me think of naval signal flags. While I don't have time to market a line of underwear. I offer the following table of flags and there meaning and leave it to you to determine their merit for the task.
| Flag | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
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Alfa | I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed. |
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Bravo | I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous cargo. |
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Charlie | "Yes" or "affirmative". |
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Delta | I am maneuvering with difficulty; keep clear. |
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Echo | I am directing my course to starboard. |
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Foxtrot | I am disabled; communicate with me. |
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Golf | I require a pilot. |
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Hotel | I have a pilot on board. |
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India | Coming alongside. |
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Juliet | I am on fire and have dangerous cargo; keep clear. |
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Kilo | I wish to communicate with you. |
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Lima | You should stop your vessel immediately. |
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Mike | My vessel is stopped; making no way. |
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November | No or negative. |
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Oscar | Man overboard. |
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Papa | All personnel return to ship; proceeding to sea. |
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Quebec | Boat recall; all boats return to ship. |
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Romeo | Preparing to replenish. Ready duty ship. |
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Sierra | Conducting flag hoist drill. |
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Tango | Do not pass ahead of me |
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Uniform | You are running into danger. |
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Victor | I require assistance. |
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Whiskey | I require medical assistance. |
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Xray | Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals. |
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Yankee | I am dragging anchor. |
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Zulu | I require a tug. |
