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The Navy flew the Union Jack which was called the Jack. Merchant ships and ships not sailing with a royal warrant from England flew the Cross of St George, called the George.
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The Royal Standard is the Flag of the Coat of Arms insignia of the United Kingdom. The Royal Ensign is flown on Her Majestys' Ships: White for Royal Navy. Red for merchant vessels.
What are the differences between the Royal Navy flags 'royal ensign' 'red ensign' 'blue ensign' and 'white ensign'?
There are many rules governing the use of these ensigns under different circumstances and by ships of varying size, actions such as leaving harbour etc. Check the Related Links for more info. Red British ship receiving a signal by a British naval vessel, entering or leaving a foreign port, and if over 50 tons entering or leaving a British port Blue merchantman commanded by a Naval Reservist Officer etc White Only vessels of the Royal Navy or the Royal Yacht Squadron (plus the Trinity House vessel "Patricia" when escorting the Sovereign) are allowed to fly the white ensign at sea or in harbour. During times of war, R.N. vessels fly the Union Jack, and when going into battle, strike the jack and hoist the White Ensign, also known as "The Battle Flag ". Afterwards, the White Ensign is flown until the ship returns to her home port, when the Union Jack is re-hoisted as she enters harbour. Royal The Royal Ensign is ONLY flown when the Monarch is aboard a vessel.
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The Royal Standard is the Flag of the Coat of Arms insignia of the United Kingdom. The Royal Ensign is flown on Her Majestys' Ships: White for Royal Navy. Red for merchant vessels.
What is the name of the royal navy flag?
The Royal Navy Flag is called the White Ensign
Why is a small flag called a 'Jack'?
The small flagpole at the prow (front) of a ship is called the jack. Flags flown from this are called jack flags and are be necessity quite small. Royal Navy battleships traditionally fly the Union Flag from the jack (and the Royal Ensign from the stern), which is where the incorrect name (Union Jack) comes from.
What flags are flown when the first sea lord is on board a royal navy ship?
When the First Sea Lord is on board a Royal Navy ship, the Union Jack is flown at the stern of the ship. Additionally, a personal flag, known as the Admiral's flag, will be flown at the main mast to indicate the presence of an Admiral on board.
What is the union jack name?
The term "Union Jack" is not considered correct because a Jack is a flag flown from a ship and British merchant ships fly the Red ensign and the Royal Navy flies the White Ensign. The Official title of the Flag of the United Kingdom is the "Union Flag" and unoffically "British Flag" although this term might be considered controversial in Northern Ireland
What design is at the top left corner of the nz flag?
The British Union. It is commonly referred to as the "Union Jack" but technically that name applies only when a flag of that design is flown from the jack staff at the bow of a ship. When flown on land it is called the Union Flag. When flown at sea you can be in trouble because only the Royal Navy may fly the Union Flag or Union Jack at sea. Private citizens are not allowed to do so; their yachts must fly the Red Ensign.
What were the first Canadian flags?
The first Canadian flag was either the Royal Union Jack or the Red Ensign.
What is the informal name for the Royal Brisbane show?
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What is this flag 60 x 90 cm battle flag with off center swastika and an iron cross in the upper left corneris it a general battle flag or ship's flag On the binding it has a word reichskriegs?
If memory serves the flag is a German Naval ensign from the Third Reich. It was flown on a naval vessel. In short, it's a ship's flag.If memory serves the flag is a German Naval ensign from the Third Reich. It was flown on a naval vessel. In short, it's a ship's flag.Further InformationYou are describing the National War Flag(Reichskriegsflagge), which was introduced in November 1937 at the same time as military conscription was introduced in Nazi Germany. It was to be flown on all buildings, such as barracks, occupied by the Wehrmacht(German Armed Forces -i.e. Army, Navy, and Air Force) as well as on warships. So, although it was flown from warships, it was not specifically a 'ship's flag' in the same sense as, say, the White Ensign (for the Royal Navy).JUST green white greenwell thats the pattern. :]
What flag has Union Jack in upper left quadrant of St George cross?
The White Ensign of the British Royal Navy.
