Maritime flags

pirate flag

flag used to communicate something about the ship flying it from a distance

the business practice registering a ship under a different sovereign state than that of its owners, to reduce costs or avoid regulations

maritime flag used by warships in addition to the ensign

flag designated for use on ships or at sea

thumb|Burgee of the New York Yacht Club A burgee ( from French , "owner (of a ship)") is a distinguishing flag, regardless of its shape, of a recreational boating organization. In most cases, they have the shape of a pennant.

decorating a ship with (signal) flags

1921 treaty which recognised that a land-locked state could register ships and sail them on the sea using its own flag