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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 difference between a flag and an ensign?

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.


From where on a small motor cruiser should the red ensign be flown?

Most small motor boats fly the ensign from the stern of the boat, but it can also be flown from the mast when underway. For further information on this, research this topic under coast guard regulations.


Informal name for the confederation in American Civil War?

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What does a flag with red and white vertical stripes and white field with blue stars mean so the flag looks like it is an opposite U. S. flag?

It is called the American Civil Flag, consisting of a 35 blue stars on a white background, with seven red and six white vertical stripes. It has a disputed historical background, and is possibly a confusion/conflation with the US Revenue Ensign, which has now become the Customs Ensign.

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The Canadian flag that was in use immediately prior to the present maple leaf flag was klnown as 'the Canadian Red Ensign.' There were also other Canadian flags before the Red Ensign.


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The Red Ensign is the national flag flown on British non-military boats and ships. The White Ensign is flown on military vessels.


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Canada's former flag, known as the "Red Ensign," was never Canada's "official" flag. The Red Ensign went through several variations. The most recent version of the Red Ensign had a red background, with a Union Jack comprising the upper left quadrant, and the shield of Canada's Coat of Arms on the right.


What actors and actresses appeared in Red Shirts - 2013?

The cast of Red Shirts - 2013 includes: Nick Armstrong as Ensign Barry Meghan Falcone as Carver Brandon Henry Rodriguez as Ensign Bostwick Shannon McKain as Ensign Monroe Arnie Pantoja as Ensign Garibaldi Deanna Russo as Captain Trueheart Jonny Svarzbein as Argyle


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 difference between a flag and an ensign?

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.


When was the red ensign replaced?

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What is Pulver's rank?

The name of the movie was Ensign Pulver.