Stalins Organ Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Was watching the "Pacific" episode late last night where they charge across the airfield. Right at the end one of the characters is on a hospital ship that is setting sail (steaming/motoring off??) and I noticed the US flag (jack, ensign?) at the stern of the ship was being lowered. Just wondering why that would be done then? Do ships only display a flag at the stern if anchored or something like that? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Affentitten Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I know in the Commonwealth navies you lower the ensign at sunset, just as you do in land establishments. The jack is the flag at the bow of the ship flown when not underway. So you would raise and lower this as you come alongside or depart. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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