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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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In 1839 the official state flag when was the flag called?
British Red Ensign By:Hashim Rabah
What is the meteor flag?
Meteor Flag was the traditional nickname for the version of the British Red Ensign used from 1707 to 1801
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.
Why your ensign flag is placed at the dip?
the ensign flag is placed at he dip for churbanis purposes
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.
Where did the name for the rank Ensign come from?
It dates back to the times of the Romans. Each unit of soldiers had a flag that helped identify them in battle and in larger units. A person that commanded a group of soldiers was named after the ensign or flag that they assembled under.
What is a flag called?
A ship's flag is referred to as an Ensign .
What flag has Union Jack in upper left quadrant of St George cross?
The White Ensign of the British Royal Navy.
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.
How many years has the Australian flag bean around?
It has been around for about a century, but the present "blue ensign" has only been the official Australian flag since 1954. In World War I Australian soldiers were usually placed in units under British command, so they fought under the Union Jack. In World War 2 there were three flags around -- the blue ensign, the red ensign, and a white ensign (on which the stars were coloured blue). Most Australians fought under the red ensign, a flag like the present flag, but with a red background for the stars instead of a blue.
