What US state has the union jack on the flag?

Answer 1

In 1816, Kamehameha the Great commissioned the Hawaiian Flag, the flag that has represented Hawaii the nation, Hawaii the people and Hawaii the state for over 180 years. Though Hawaii's independence was briefly challenged in 1843 by Lord Paulette, Great Britain sent Admiral Thomas to officially restore and recognize Hawaii's sovereignty and flag on July 31, 1843.

On that same day, Kamehameha III proclaimed "Ua mau ke ea o ka `aina i ka pono." (The life [independence] of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.) And, two years later on May 20, 1845, Kamehameha III officially re-commissioned and dedicated the Hawaiian Flag at the opening of the Kingdom's Legislature.

The eight alternating white, red and blue stripes represent the eight islands of Hawaii. The British Union Jack represents Hawaii's historical relationship with Great Britain as its protectorate. It also represents a stylized puela (a triangular standard laying across two crossed spears called an alia) which is the symbol of the Hawaiian ali'i.

Answer 2

Only British MILITARY vessels fly the union jack. It may be flown underway, at anchor, or alongside, on a jackstaff forward.
MERCHANT vessels should never fly a union flag. British merchant vessels fly the 'red ensign' aft. Foreign Visitors should fly the red ensign on the starboard side of the mast, as a courtesy flag.
The union flag is often mistakenly flown by foreign vistors.

Answer 3

A Union Jack should be flown from the rigging of a ship, on land it is called a Union Flag.