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 loudest and longest hassle erupted last May when Pearson proposed a new maple leaf national flag to replace the Red Ensign.

From Time Magazine Archive

Roll down to Brest with the old Red Ensign over us — Carry on and thrash her out with all she'll stand!

From Verses 1889-1896 by Kipling, Rudyard