Morse Code and Flag Chart (Magnets)

Description: This unique souvenir magnet features a chart that combines the Morse code alphabet with the International Code of Signals flag chart, both prominently used on ships and vessels like HMS Belfast. Designed by IWM, this magnet is a perfect blend of historical significance and practical communication tools.

Morse Code: Morse code uses dots, dashes, and spaces to represent letters and numbers, allowing messages to be spelled out. During the Second World War, Morse code was crucial for sending important messages. Battleships and warplanes used it to communicate over long distances, relaying information back to mainland Britain.

International Code of Signals: The International Code of Signals employs a visual form of communication through color and pattern-coordinated flags. This system is used to convey important safety messages regarding navigation. It has evolved over the years, having been thoroughly tested during the two world wars.