Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:flag
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Union_Flag
|
| gptkbp:aspect_ratio |
1:2
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:British_Empire
British naval power British maritime law maritime use |
| gptkbp:color |
red and white
red, white, blue civil ensign varies by usage has a long-standing tradition simple and recognizable specific guidelines for display represents maritime heritage evolved from earlier flags # F F0000 different versions for different uses recognized by maritime nations |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
British identity
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
merchant ships
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Union_Jack
red field with Union Jack in the canton |
| gptkbp:flag |
governed by maritime law
specific display rules proper handling and display celebrated on specific dates |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
reflects colonial history
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
colonial ships
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
naval history
important in maritime law |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Red Ensign
|
| gptkbp:is_adopted_by |
gptkb:19th_century
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:International_Maritime_Organization
|
| gptkbp:is_used_by |
gptkb:British_merchant_navy
gptkb:British_Overseas_Territories gptkb:Australia gptkb:New_Zealand gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:Royal_Fleet_Auxiliary gptkb:Native_American_tribe fishing vessels yachts British shipping companies |
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
civilian vessels
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:British_Flags_Act_1959
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
used in significant naval battles
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:starship
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Canadian_Red_Ensign
|
| gptkbp:status |
still in use
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
British maritime tradition
|
| gptkbp:used_in |
ceremonial occasions
international shipping international waters naval ceremonies |
| gptkbp:variant |
gptkb:Blue_Ensign
different designs over time |