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A flag flown at sea is known as an ensign. They can be Red, Blue or White. Civilian and Merchant vessels fly the Red Ensign, Navy Vessels fly either the Red, Blue of White depending on the rank of the Unit. Ensigns are used in cases where it is illegal to fly the National flag, such as at sea from a British ship.
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Red ensign flag?
The red ensign flag, is a red flag with the British union flag in the upper quadrant nearest the flag pole (hoist). It is used on British registered merchant vessels, to identyfy the nationality and flown at the stern. Foreign vessels visiting UK waters, fly the red ensign on the starboard side of the mast, as a courtesy flag. The UK is one of a few countries who have a different flag from their national one, for use at sea. The red ensign may have a badge, or symbol, added in the main part of the flag (known as defacing) for special uses and identities. For example, the Isle of man merchant flag, has the three leg symbol on the red ensign.
What is the Australian Flag's nickname?
The Australian flag does not have a nickname.
What is the difference between the American flag and the 13 colonial flag?
Where the stars are, there was the Union Jack.
Why did japan get rid of rays of sun on flag after world war 2?
Many countries have more than one flag depending on the purpose (national flag for civilian use, national flag for government use, flag for use on warships (this is called an Ensign.)) The rays are only on the Japanese Ensign (Navy flag) The national flag is, and was during WW II just the rising sun (disk alone.) The Ensign of Japan today still has the rays on it. I suspect the reason you may think the rays went away is from WW II most of the pictures we see are of warships. After that... not so much.
Difference between Holland flag and France flag?
the colours of the french flag go vertically whilst the colours of the Holland flag go horizontally
What is the difference between the French flag and the French ensigh?
the current french ensign has proportions different than that of the french flag.
Why your ensign flag is placed at the dip?
the ensign flag is placed at he dip for churbanis purposes
What is a flag called?
A ship's flag is referred to as an Ensign .
What is Canadian flag called?
It is called "Red Ensign". The Ontario's flag is called "Red Ensign".
What is a ships flag called?
A ship's flag is referred to as an Ensign .
Which flag has a anchor on it?
That is the Yacht Ensign.
What was the british red ensign flag apart of what group?
The Red Ensign is the national flag flown on British non-military boats and ships. The White Ensign is flown on military vessels.
Which television programme shares its name with a naval flag?
Ensign O'Toole. The ensign is usually the largest flag, flown at the back, or stern, of a ship.
What is the name of the royal navy flag?
The Royal Navy Flag is called the White Ensign
White ensign with red dot?
A white ensign flag with a red dot represents the number one.
Red ensign flag?
The red ensign flag, is a red flag with the British union flag in the upper quadrant nearest the flag pole (hoist). It is used on British registered merchant vessels, to identyfy the nationality and flown at the stern. Foreign vessels visiting UK waters, fly the red ensign on the starboard side of the mast, as a courtesy flag. The UK is one of a few countries who have a different flag from their national one, for use at sea. The red ensign may have a badge, or symbol, added in the main part of the flag (known as defacing) for special uses and identities. For example, the Isle of man merchant flag, has the three leg symbol on the red ensign.
What is the name the Navy uses for the Flag?
The Navy uses the term "Ensign" to refer to their flag. An Ensign is a flag that signifies the nationality of a vessel and is typically flown at the stern.
