Pains Wessex's 100 years of pyrotechnic production has made them world renowned for their reliability and superior quality products. Pains Wessex flares are up to 30 times brighter than its competition. Designed to withstand the toughest of marine environments, hand-held flares are long range distress signals.
• Long range parachute distress signal • For day and night use • Easy to operate • Visible up to 30 miles • Burns for 40 seconds at 30,000 candela at a height of 984 ft. • Approved to latest USCG and SOLAS specifications • Weight: 8.8 oz. / Dimensions: 11.5 (Length) x 1.25 (Diameter) This signal is approved by International Maritime Organization for use on ships of all types and in ship's lifeboats and liferafts.
Although the signal is normally fired vertically to provide maximum range of visibility, in low cloud conditions (below 984 ft), it is advisable to fire the rocket at an angle of 45-degree downwind.