Silk, 40 x 31 in., British Red Ensign, ca 1800-1850. In 1801, Ireland joined with Great Britain to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, which resulted in the Union Jack being added to the canton along with St Patrick's Cross. In 1854, the Merchant Shipping Act specified that the Red Ensign was the appropriate flag for a British merchantman. The provision was repeated in subsequent British shipping legislation. Until 1864, the Red Ensign was the primary ensign of the Royal Navy, and worn by ships of the Red Squadron of the navy, as well as by unassigned warships. A previous owner relates that this flag was from one of Lord Nelson's ships, used during the Battle of Trafalgar, although no documentation accompanies the flag to confirm this. The battle occurred in 1805, making the flag design appropriate for the period. Condition: Several holes and soiling of the fabric.
Silk, 40 x 31 in., British Red Ensign, ca 1800-1850. In 1801, Ireland joined with Great Britain to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, which resulted in the Union Jack being added to the canton along with St Patrick's Cross. In 1854, the Merchant Shipping Act specified that the Red Ensign was the appropriate flag for a British merchantman. The provision was repeated in subsequent British shipping legislation. Until 1864, the Red Ensign was the primary ensign of the Royal Navy, and worn by ships of the Red Squadron of the navy, as well as by unassigned warships. A previous owner relates that this flag was from one of Lord Nelson's ships, used during the Battle of Trafalgar, although no documentation accompanies the flag to confirm this. The battle occurred in 1805, making the flag design appropriate for the period. Condition: Several holes and soiling of the fabric.
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