Ship's departure flag (4,5)

I believe the answer is:

blue peter

(Other definitions for blue peter that I've seen before include "Flag raised before sailing" , "Ready-to-sail flag" , "Signal flag - children's TV programme" , "Flag on ship about to leave port" , "Waver before leaving" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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