Red Ensign

British merchant ensign. It is made of wool bunting with a linen hoist and is machine-sewn. A rope and wooden toggle is attached. There are repairs at the fly end where a new piece of fabric has been inserted.

Used on board 'Harbinger' 1876.

Object Details

ID: AAA1051
Collection: Flags
Type: Civil ensign
Display location: Not on display
Places: United Kingdom
Vessels: Harbinger 1876
Date made: after 1801
People: Bolt, Daniel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Daniel Bolt Collection
Measurements: flag: 1930.4 x 3606.8 mm
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