House flag, Ben Line

The house flag of William Thomson and Co, Leith (Ben Line). The flag is made of wool bunting, machine sewn with a linen hoist. A rope and wooden toggle is attached.

A white rectangular flag with a broad red border. In the centre is a dark blue anchor.

Object Details

ID: AAA0998
Collection: Flags
Type: House flag
Display location: Not on display
Date made: before 1911
People: Ben Line Steamers Ltd; Bolt, Daniel William Thomson and Co, Leith
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Daniel Bolt Collection
Measurements: flag: 1879.6 x 2209.8 mm