Assertion: jack | /r/HasProperty | flown
Facets:
value: typically
type: DEGREE
value: during a general court-martial
type: TEMPORAL
value: from the yardarm
type: LOCATION
value: originally
type: OTHER
value: during court
type: TEMPORAL
value: from 08:00
type: TEMPORAL
value: from the jackstaff
type: OTHER
value: from the bowsprit topmast head
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: Originally, the jack would have been flown from the bowsprit topmast head: "You are alsoe for this present service to keepe in yor Jack at yor Boultspritt end" (sailing instructions 1633 as quoted in OED2).
text: The jack is flown from the jackstaff from 08:00 to sunset while U.S. Navy ships are moored or at anchor.
text: It is also flown from the yardarm during a general court-martial or court of inquiry.
text: A jack is typically flown from military vessels (including submarines) while at anchor or moored pierside, but not while underway.