Skull and Cross Bones flag
Skull and cross bones flag. Machine-sewn synthetic bunting. Ex Norwegian ship 'Christian Radich'. Made for the film 'Windjammer' circa 1962. The crew began flying it before tall ships races. Rival crew members began climbing the rigging at night to capture it until, about 1970, a trainee from a Swedish ship was injured and the flag was given to the STA where the same tradition was repeated. Confiscated by the STA secretary who gave it to the donor. Rope attached. Hand sewn repairs.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA0897 |
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Collection: | Flags |
Type: | Flag |
Display location: | Not on display |
Vessels: | Christian Radich (1937) |
Date made: | circa 1962 |
People: | Sail Training Association |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 2000 mm x 1670 mm |