Red Ensign

British  

noun

1. the ensign of the British Merchant Navy, having the Union Jack on a red background at the upper corner of the vertical edge alongside the hoist Compare White Ensign Blue Ensign

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Example Sentences

But neither the old Red Ensign flag nor the current maple leaf one has ever turned much of the country into flag fanatics.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2022

The Civil War epic "Gone with the Wind" premiered in Atlanta in 1939; in 1964, Canada dropped its British-themed "Red Ensign" flag in favor of a modern new design, the "Maple Leaf" flag.

From US News • Dec. 15, 2014

We have been quite clear that we need to offer those flying the Red Ensign every opportunity to protect their crews and vessels against these dangerous criminals.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2012

The flag at present used ashore is the British Red Ensign with the Canadian arms in the fly; but, strictly speaking, this is the merchant marine flag.

From Time Magazine Archive

As if to supplement Jessie’s declaration, an Oriole gayly flaunted the Red Ensign of Great Britain with its canton quartered by the cross of St. George and St. Andrew.

From Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer by Halsey, Rena I.