White Ensign - Wikipedia
The White Ensign, at one time called the St George's Ensign because of the simultaneous existence of a crossless version of the flag, is an ensign worn on British Royal Navy ships and …
List of command flags of the Royal Navy - Wikipedia
This is a list of historic and current command flags of the Royal Navy. Rank flags to denote the commander-in-chief of the English fleet and later Royal Navy were used from as early as …
British ensign - Wikipedia
In British maritime law and custom, an ensign is the identifying flag flown to designate a British ship, either military or civilian. Such flags display the United Kingdom Union Flag in the canton …
The White Ensign: A brief history of the iconic Royal Navy flag
Sep 2, 2022 · The Royal Navy is one of the oldest and most established navies in the world. It is united by 475 years of history, a motto that states: "If you wish for peace, prepare for war," and …
United Kingdom: Royal Navy - CRW Flags
Feb 5, 2022 · Above the main entrance of the Ministry of Defence building in Whitehall are three flagpoles with the Royal Navy's white ensign, the British Army flag, and the RAF ensign flying …
History of British Naval Ensigns Part 1 (Great Britain) - CRW Flags
Mar 21, 2020 · In 1634, the Union Jack was made the official ensign of the Royal Navy, its use by merchant ships was forbidden, and its use was restricted to only the King's government and …
History of British Naval Ensigns Part 2(Great Britain) - CRW Flags
Apr 4, 2020 · The images below show the Red, White and Blue Ensigns of the British Royal Navy as they would have appeared in 1707, c1750 and in 1799, with the various proportions being …
Maritime flags of Great Britain - Naval Action
During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England the Royal Navy was divided into three squadrons: the red, the white and the blue to improve command and control of the Royal …
Ensign | Flag | Britannica
In the Royal Navy the ensign has a red, white, or blue ground with the Union Jack in the upper corner next to the staff. Until 1864, ships of the Royal Navy were divided into three squadrons …
Red Ensign - Wikipedia
It is the flag flown by British merchant or passenger ships since 1707. Prior to 1707, an English red ensign and a Scottish red ensign were flown by the English Royal Navy and the Royal …