White Ensign

British naval ensign. It is made of wool bunting, machine sewn with a linen hoist. A rope is attached and there are metal grommets in the hoist. There is a hand sewn repair at the fly edge.

Worn by HMS 'President' (ex 'Gannet' 1878?). She was used as a training ship for the RNR until 1911 when she was replaced by HMS 'Buzzard'.

Object Details

ID: AAA1050
Collection: Flags
Type: Naval ensign
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lane & Neave
Vessels: First Lord of the Admiralty; President (HMS)
Date made: 1908
People: Royal Navy; Bolt, Daniel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Daniel Bolt Collection
Measurements: flag: 1828.8 x 4064 mm