House flag, Bucknall Steamship Lines Ltd, London

The house flag of Bucknall Steamship Lines Ltd, London. The flag is made of wool bunting, machine sewn with a linen hoist. A rope and wooden toggle is attached.

A rectangular dark blue flag bearing three white diamonds overall with the letters in red 'B S L'.

This line operated services between London, South Africa, the Near East and North America. In 1908, Bucknall was acquired by the Ellerman group of companies.

Object Details

ID: AAA0995
Collection: Flags
Type: House flag
Display location: Not on display
Date made: before 1911
People: Bucknall Steamship Lines Ltd; Bolt, Daniel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Daniel Bolt Collection
Measurements: flag: 1244.6 x 1701.8 mm
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