Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima)
Signal, Sport and Symbolic FlagsOne of the International Code of Signals flags, flown by ships to indicate quarantine status.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima) |
|---|---|
| Category | Signal, Sport and Symbolic Flags |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Yellow, Black |
| Design Type | Yellow and black quarters |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | #FFD100 | |
| Black | #000000 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Yellow colour | Represents the light quarters |
|---|---|
| Black colour | Represents the dark quarters |
| Signal flag Lima | In harbour it means the ship is under quarantine — the origin of the phrase “yellow jack” |
Facts about the Flag of Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima)
- The plain yellow flag is the letter Q in the international code of signals, and a ship flies it on arrival to request free pratique — clearance that no disease is aboard.
- Historically a yellow-and-black flag signalled the opposite, that disease was present, which is the origin of the phrase yellow jack.
- One of the International Code of Signals flags, flown by ships to indicate quarantine status.
- The flag belongs to the international maritime signal code. It is used worldwide.
- The plain yellow flag, signal Quebec, means the ship is healthy and requests free pratique; the yellow and black Lima flag means the ship is under quarantine.
- Construction: Yellow and black quarters.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: yellow and black.
- The yellow stands for the light quarters.
- The black stands for the dark quarters.
- Signal flag Lima: In harbour it means the ship is under quarantine — the origin of the phrase “yellow jack”.
- The plain yellow flag is popularly called the quarantine flag even though its modern meaning is the opposite.
- It is filed here under Signal, Sport and Symbolic Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima)
What is the Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima)?
One of the International Code of Signals flags, flown by ships to indicate quarantine status.
Whose flag is the Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima)?
It is the flag of the international maritime signal code, used worldwide.
What do the colours of the Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima) mean?
Yellow for the light quarters and black for the dark quarters.
What do the symbols on the Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima) mean?
Signal flag Lima — In harbour it means the ship is under quarantine — the origin of the phrase “yellow jack”.
Where is the Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima) flown?
The plain yellow flag, signal Quebec, means the ship is healthy and requests free pratique; the yellow and black Lima flag means the ship is under quarantine.
What are the proportions of the Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima)?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima)?
The plain yellow flag is popularly called the quarantine flag even though its modern meaning is the opposite.
Is the Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima) a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Signal, Sport and Symbolic Flags.
How many colours are on the Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima)?
It uses 2 colours: yellow and black.
What are the colour codes of the Yellow Quarantine Flag (Lima)?
The HEX values are Yellow #FFD100 and Black #000000, and the full colour table is on this page.
