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House flag, Boyd Line Ltd
The house flag of the Boyd Line Ltd, Hull. A red, white and red triband with a red 'B' on a white stripe in the centre. The flag is made of a wool and synthetic fibre bunting. It has a cotton hoist and is machine sewn. A rope and toggle is attached.
Boyd Line Ltd started in 1936 with three distant water trawlers. Although adversely affected by 200 mile fishing limits and EC membership, the company was still in operation in 2003, fishing in the North Atlantic with two filleter/freezer trawlers. The company supplies white fish to food processors and retailers. Boyd Line Management Services also act as fishery consultants.
Boyd Line Ltd started in 1936 with three distant water trawlers. Although adversely affected by 200 mile fishing limits and EC membership, the company was still in operation in 2003, fishing in the North Atlantic with two filleter/freezer trawlers. The company supplies white fish to food processors and retailers. Boyd Line Management Services also act as fishery consultants.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA0163 |
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| Collection: | Flags; Textiles |
| Type: | House flag |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1955 |
| People: | Boyd Line Ltd |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Pope Collection |
| Measurements: | flag: 1219.2 x 1828.8 mm |