House flag, Stirling Shipping Co. Ltd

The house flag of Stirling Shipping Co. Ltd, Glasgow. A red, white and red tricolour flag. On the central white stripe, there are two narrow, wavy verical blue lines running parallel. The flag is made of a wool and synthetic fibre bunting. It has a cotton hoist and is machine sewn. The central motif is in polyester and cotton material. A rope and toggle is attached. The wavy lines are said to represent the River Clyde. The flag is similar to that of the associated company, Harrisons (Clyde) Ltd.

Object Details

ID: AAA2016
Collection: Textiles; Flags
Type: House flag
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1986
People: Stirling Shipping Company Limited
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the 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: 1854.2 x 1193.8 mm