Ensign use

[Athene V30]

There thats better

Didn't think we bothered with speling and gramma in fora? I woz taut 'an' went in front of a vowel? I wouldn't say 'an Royal Naval Officer' but 'a Royal Naval Officer'. Don't understand wot you are on about

 

[PetiteFleur]

When the (small) grandchildren are on board we fly a LARGE skull & crossbones! Not been arrested yet!

 

[Tidewaiter2]

Didn't even know they had a Welsh motoring cone

Just My Late Welsh Mother-in- Law in 'traditional dress' sitting on the foredeck

 

[Otter]

Just My Late Welsh Mother-in- Law in 'traditional dress' sitting on the foredeck

How can I say this sensitively? If the dear lady has passed on I think it's time to move her from the foredeck and say a proper goodbye in the traditional funeral manner. I'm not sure your present arrangement is entirely decorous.

 

[Kurrawong_Kid]

QUOTE=Leighb;4940914]Many yachts do not wear ensigns, there is no obligation to do so unless you go abroad. I and many others prefer to do so but it is a free country and everyone can do what they wish.

The only thing regarding ensigns which does annoy me is seeing yachts with incorrect ones, such as the Union flag which should never be seen on a vessel underway, and even more common, the use of the St George Cross, the privilege of vessels that took part in the Dunkirk evacuation.[/QUOTE]
I understand that the correct "courtesy flag" for foreign vessels in UK waters is the Union Flag not the Red Ensign, so it can be flown underway.

 

[Leighb]

I understand that the correct "courtesy flag" for foreign vessels in UK waters is the Union Flag not the Red Ensign, so it can be flown underway.

I do believe that you are incorrect in your understanding.

 

[Mariner69]

I do believe that you are incorrect in your understanding.

+1

 

[Athene V30]

I understand that the correct "courtesy flag" for foreign vessels in UK waters is the Union Flag not the Red Ensign, so it can be flown underway.

You will see a Union Flag on a Warship underway if that ship is escorting HM The Queen (The ship with HM embarked will have the Royal Standard) or if there is an Admiral of the Fleet / member of the Navy Board embarked.

A couple of years ago I was in HMS Trumpeter (a 20m patrol boat) leaving Pompey with Lord West onboard so all ships (OK not many) including HMS Victory (Flag ship of the Second Sea Lord) were initiating the salutes - slightly odd for a ship commanded by a Lieutenant.

 

[Boz]

Racing boats

Interesting and amusing thread .... However, as a river Crouchite with the River often used as part of a racing course, I like to know whether boats are racing or not in order to stay out of their way. Contentious I know, but having raced myself in the Solent and elsewhere, it can be VERY useful to know if a boat is racing or not?
regards
Boz

 

[Mel]

I always fly a red ensign whenever I take my boat out, regardless of destination .
She would not look proper without and it is displayed with pride!

 

[Athene V30]

I like to know whether boats are racing or not in order to stay out of their way. Contentious I know, but having raced myself in the Solent and elsewhere, it can be VERY useful to know if a boat is racing or not?

If a UK registered boat is racing abroad in another country's territorial waters, should an ensign be worn or not?

 

[Hydrozoan]

How can I say this sensitively? If the dear lady has passed on I think it's time to move her from the foredeck and say a proper goodbye in the traditional funeral manner. I'm not sure your present arrangement is entirely decorous.

Nor compliant with ColRegs, which require cone point down surely?