Non-Word Codes

Interested in codes? Want to know more? This is the article for you. In this article there are all common non-word or number codes. Getting ready? Here they are:

Semaphore

This is a code used normally for people who are seeking help visually. The signaler holds two flags and shapes/moves them in various ways to represent each letter of the alphabet. This code would take quite a long time to remember, but would be quite helpful if you were stranded on an island, for example.

Morse Code

One of the most common non-word number code, this famous code was invented by Samuel Morse. It is written/sounded by a series of dots (taps) and dashes (taps with pauses). One of the most well-known messages this is used for is the SOS signal (… – - – …, dot dot dot dash dash dash dot dot dot). Some people believe this stands for Save Our Souls. This code is sent over radio and can also be helpful to send messages quickly.

Ground to Air

‘Normal’ people can use this code easily. It is done by placing rocks in a shape, signalling to people on aircraft in the sky of what they need. One example of a sign is a square/rectangle, which represents ‘Need Map.’ Although this code would be very helpful if you knew how to use it, it is often not used by that many people.

Ensign Flagging

There are many flags which can be used for signaling from vessel to vessel. There are 26 flags (twenty-six) and each are used for different purposes. Each flag looks different and is assigned a letter. One certain flag stands for O, which is ‘Man Overboard’. Quick signalling can save many lives and/or steer ships away from danger.

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