Red Ensign

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:flag
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:British_Empire
British naval power
British maritime law
maritime use
gptkbp:color # FF0000
gptkbp:colors red, white, blue
gptkbp:cultural_significance British identity
gptkbp:current_status still in use
gptkbp:design red field with Union Jack in the canton
gptkbp:design_elements gptkb:Union_Jack
gptkbp:flag specific display rules
proper handling and display
celebrated on specific dates
gptkbp:flag_colors red and white
civil ensign
varies by usage
has a long-standing tradition
simple and recognizable
specific guidelines for display
represents maritime heritage
evolved from earlier flags
different versions for different uses
recognized by maritime nations
gptkbp:flag_regulations governed by maritime law
gptkbp:historical_context reflects colonial history
gptkbp:historical_significance naval history
important in maritime law
gptkbp:historical_use colonial ships
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Red Ensign
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:is_displayed_in merchant ships
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:British_Flags_Act_1959
gptkbp:notable_event used in significant naval battles
gptkbp:proportions 1:2
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:International_Maritime_Organization
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Canadian_Red_Ensign
gptkbp:symbolizes British maritime tradition
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:British_merchant_navy
gptkb:British_Overseas_Territories
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:Royal_Fleet_Auxiliary
fishing vessels
yachts
British shipping companies
gptkbp:used_for civilian vessels
gptkbp:used_in ceremonial occasions
international shipping
international waters
naval ceremonies
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Blue_Ensign
different designs over time
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Union_Flag
gptkb:British_naval_ensign
gptkb:Royal_Fleet_Auxiliary
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5