British flags, their early history, and their development at sea; with an account of the origin of the flag as a national device (1922)
Perrin, William Gordon, 1874- · Cambridge University Press · leaf 116
hen fitting out to repel a naval raid threatenedfrom Cadiz in support of the claims of the Pretender. Having beengiven the extraordinary rank of Admiral and Commander in Chiefof his Majestys Navy and Fleets, he was authorised by the king(George I) to fly the anchor flag at the main whilst so… … CawbfldgeUnTVej-sity Press IV] ADMIRALS FLAGS 85 in executive command at sea occurred in July, 1828, when the Dukeof Clarence (afterwards William IV), who had been appointed LordHigh Admiral in 1827, with the express understanding that he shouldexercise no miHtary command, suddenly put to sea from…
Flags -- Great Britain
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