ensign staff

American  

noun

1. a staff at the stern of a vessel at which the ensign is flown.

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Etymology

Origin of ensign staff

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

And standing just behind the Kapitan, within arm's reach of the ensign staff, were Ross Trefusis and Vernon Haye.

From The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War by Hodgson, Edward S.

When the admiral would have the other squadrons to make more sail, though he himself shorten sail, a white ensign shall be put on the ensign staff of the admiral ship.

From Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. by Corbett, Julian S. (Julian Stafford)

Almost the last to be seen of her was the mercantile flag of Japan, still floating proudly from the ensign staff.

From Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

Then from the ensign staff fluttered the Black Cross of the Imperial German Navy.

From Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

The chief officer was bracing a telescope against the ensign staff, and keeping the lifeboat in a full field.

From The Captain of the Kansas by Tracy, Louis