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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.
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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.
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.
What is the informal name for the red ensign?
red duster
What did the colonial flag look like?
These were probably the three most used flags in colonial America. 1: The "Union Jack". It was identical to the UK's current flag, but the X behind the cross in the union Jack had no red stripes. 2: The Red Ensign. It had the Union Jack in the canton (like the American flag's white stars) and the rest was red. 3: The Continental Colors. It was identical to the American flag, but where the stars are today there was a Union Jack.
What is some information about a Royal Ensign flag on the warship 'Enderby'?
we are looking for info about a red Australian flag with Enderby handwritten on it.It has a makers tag saying made by S. Walder Ltd 340 Pitt St.I think it came back from Egypt in 1930s.
What is Canadian flag called?
It is called "Red Ensign". The Ontario's flag is called "Red 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.
White ensign with red dot?
A white ensign flag with a red dot represents the number one.
What was the name for the old Canadian flag?
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.
What does the former Canadian flag look like?
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.
In 1839 the official state flag when was the flag called?
British Red Ensign By:Hashim Rabah
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.
What is the meteor flag?
Meteor Flag was the traditional nickname for the version of the British Red Ensign used from 1707 to 1801
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.
Who made the maple leaf flag in 1914?
The maple leaf flag was not created until 1965. It was created by George Stanley. The flag in 1914 was the Red Ensign.
What was the flag it was before the Canadian flag?
The present Canadian flag is the red-and-white 'Maple Leaf' flag. It has two large red borders on each side, with a red maple leaf on a white background in the centre. There have been a few flags used by Canada. The one used immediately prior to the 'Maple Leaf' was known as the 'Canadian Red Ensign.' The Red Ensign contained the British 'Union Jack' in its upper left portion, with the Canadian Coat of Arms on the right, on a red background. Some Canadian provinces fly a 'red ensign' that displays its provincial coat of arms.
What were the first Canadian flags?
The first Canadian flag was either the Royal Union Jack or the Red Ensign.
