House flag, British & Continental Steamship Co. Ltd

The house flag of the British & Continental Steamship Co. Ltd, Liverpool. A white, swallow-tailed burgee with a red St George's cross and the blue letters 'BCSC' in the quarters. 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.

Object Details

ID: AAA0169
Collection: Textiles; Flags
Type: House flag
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1951
People: British Continental Steamship Co Ltd, Liverpool; Pope, Charles Meredyth
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Pope Collection. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright owner of the flag's emblem and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library.
Measurements: flag: 1117.6 x 1828.8 mm