Meaning of red ensign | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The flag flown by a British merchant ship.
2. Such a flag bearing the coat of arms of Canada, formerly used as a semi-official national flag of Canada.
   Canada, historical

Examples

“Both Worthing and Brighton sail under the red ensign and are excellent testimonials to their British builders, William Denny & Brothers, from whose yard so many notable cross-channel and shallow-draught vessels have come.”

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