parachute flare - An emergency signal flare that will float down on a parachute after launch, hopefully improving its visibility.
parachute - Sometimes used to describe a spinnaker.
rocket parachute flares,
star rockets or shells which throw stars one or two at a time,
hand flares (limited visibility because they are at water level)
smoke flares (flares giving off orange smoke .. only effective during daylight).
(i) a rocket parachute flare or a hand flare showing a red light;
(j) a smoke signal giving off orange-coloured smoke;
(k) slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side;
(l) the radiotelegraph alarm signal; ...
(The following illustrates the variety and combination of devices which can be carried to meet both day and night requirements: three hand-held red flares; one hand-held red flare and two parachute flares; ...
 See also: Navigation, Boat, Line, Sailing, Course
  
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