Ensign – Definition and Pronunciation
What is Ensign?
Ensign is a flag carried by a ship to show her nationality.
Examples of Ensign
Ensign Spars is a small company in Dunedin, Florida, that builds the Ensign Classic, a reproduction of Carl Alberg’s Electra Day Sailer, originally built by Pearson in 1962. It remained in production until 1983.
From “Cruising in Comfort on a Sailboat”.
If you must fly flags or ensigns, learn how to fly them correctly. Flags aren’t decorative – they have specific purposes and meanings, even if misunderstood by most people. Don’t fly a flag that’s dirty or worn out.
From “Getting Underway and Sailing on the Sailboat”.
The top three flag states (the Marshall Islands, Bahamas and Bermuda) have maintained their dominance, accounting for 48 % of the fleet in terms of capacity, with 22 % of the fleet flagged under the Marshall Islands ensign.
From “Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier Market Insights”.
Pronunciation of Ensign
