Red Ensign flown to mark Merchant Navy Day

The Red Ensign flew for the first time ever on Tower Bridge on Sunday September 6 to mark Merchant Navy Day.

“We understand that it is the very first time that any flag other than the Union Jack has been flown from this iconic bridge, and we are thrilled that the ‘first time’ should mark such an important occasion,” said Pat Moran, Chairman of the Liverpool Retired Merchant Seafarers and the Merchant Navy Day Committee.

“Over 40,000 merchant seafarers of many different nationalities died in the course of the wars and it is important to remember their contribution and mark their sacrifice.”

Source: Baird Maritime