Red Ensign of the British Merchant Navy

Red Ensign of the British Merchant Navy

Construction sheet: Red Ensign of the British Merchant Navy
Construction sheet

Description

  • The Red Ensign (Red Duster) is the civil ensign of the United Kingdom, flown by British merchant ships. Many colonial flags were based on it
  • Construction: a red field (1:2) with the Union Flag in the upper-hoist canton, occupying one-quarter of the flag area

Trivia

  • The Red Ensign is used by various nations and maritime purposes
  • Represents British naval and maritime traditions
  • Used by merchant marine and civilian ships

Red Ensign of the British Merchant Navy

The Red Ensign (Red Duster) is the civil ensign of the United Kingdom, flown by British merchant ships. Many colonial flags were based on it.

The Red Ensign is used by various nations and maritime purposes. Represents British naval and maritime traditions. Used by merchant marine and civilian ships.

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