The Red Ensign flag, British merchant Navy.

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In 1864 our present system of ensigns was adopted, for use at Red Ensign was allocated to the merchant service,The flag allocated to Naval vessels was The White Ensign,The Blue Ensign was allocated to Ships in Government service. ENSIGNS are 'worn' by ships or boats but are 'flown' when used ashore such as at a club. Any British citizen can use the Red Ensign in any vessel which is either owned or hired. Ensigns should be 'worn' whenever the boat or ship is afloat, be it day or night and are usually worn at the stern. When at anchor or alongside , the Ensign should be worn during daylight hours only.

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Size: 5700px × 3800px
Location: Any British ships or boats
Photo credit: © Neil Dangerfield / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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