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jonydep08

24th October 2011, 09:48
"flag showing major shipping hazards (5,3,4)" - i'm sure this is "stars and bars", because of the "sand bars" bit for shipping hazards, but i was just wondering if anyone can tell me why "major" means "star"?
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ajt1

24th October 2011, 10:20
Probably in the sense of major meaning star - best - first, whatever. Then you have "sand bars"
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jazzgirl

24th October 2011, 10:22
Two of the stars in the sky:
(Canis Major and Ursa Major)
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jonydep08

24th October 2011, 10:27
aha, yeah it could be either of those.. confusing. thanks!
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