Before revision: Types of flag Ensigns The Red Ensign, as currently used by the United Kingdom's Merchant Navy Ensigns are usually The ensign is the national identification of a ship and hoisted up in a national flag world-wide.
After revision: Types of flag Ensigns The Red Ensign, as currently used by the United Kingdom's Merchant Navy The ensign is the national identification of a ship and hoisted up in a national flag world-wide.