Distress signal

Signals of distress

Dive into the surprising history of the SOS, its origins, its true meaning and how it ended up becoming the most recognized distress signal in the world.

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The True Meaning and History of the SOS Signal Discover the real story behind the SOS distress signal, its origins, and how it became a universal call for help. Learn more with #FreeAstroScience. Read Here:

SOS was the most commonly used distress signal from the turn of the 20th century until before WWII. But exactly what does SOS mean?

You know it's a distress signal, but what does it actually stand for? A lot of people think it's an abbreviation for “save our souls.” (It's not.)

Flares: Just one of the International Recognised Distress Signals, flares are an essential part of your safety equipment on board.

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Smoke signal as part of outdoor winter survival wilderness course. Learn more about survival courses in the article.