Naval signal flags have long been used to "stand for" words or phrases useful in coordinating naval maneuvers. Here the museum ship HMS Victory spells out the message, "England expects that every man will do his duty" made famous during the battle of Trafalgar

Naval signal flags have long been used to “stand for” words or phrases useful in coordinating naval maneuvers. Here the museum ship HMS Victory spells out the message, “England expects that every man will do his duty” made famous during the battle of Trafalgar