The meaning of Kill marks?

TG626 · 02-17-14, 11:48 AM

So, as far as I know:

Rising Sun - Military Ship Sunk
Meatball - Supply Ship Sunk?
Pennant - Merchant Ship Sunk?

I'd gather the Airplane means Aircraft shot down. (duh)

But what are the "half flags" - Damage dealt but not sunk? Unconfirmed sinking?

Also, I have seen in addition to these flags, one that is a red circle with a white center on a white field. I think it was used WITH these two flags, but might not have been. Any idea what it might have represented?

Unfortunately I can't seem to find that image at the moment....

And I have seen this:

used to show Pilots rescued...

Lastly - was this more or less standardized or did it vary from boat to boat?

02-17-14, 11:48 AM	#1
TG626 Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USS Seal - Somewhere in the Pacific Posts: 268 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 3	The meaning of Kill marks? So, as far as I know: Rising Sun - Military Ship Sunk Meatball - Supply Ship Sunk? Pennant - Merchant Ship Sunk? I'd gather the Airplane means Aircraft shot down. (duh) But what are the "half flags" - Damage dealt but not sunk? Unconfirmed sinking? Also, I have seen in addition to these flags, one that is a red circle with a white center on a white field. I think it was used WITH these two flags, but might not have been. Any idea what it might have represented? Unfortunately I can't seem to find that image at the moment.... And I have seen this: used to show Pilots rescued... Lastly - was this more or less standardized or did it vary from boat to boat? __________________ T. E. Thompson, LTCDR Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Seal (formerly S-40 (SS-145))