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 134
ns of William III and Anne, frequently directed to wear theUnion flag as though they were full admirals. Thus Sir George Rooke,when appointed Commander-in-Chief in February, 1693, of a fleetdestined for the Mediterranean was instructed: 12. So soone as you shalbe out of ye English Channell in your… … Cajnbfidge University Pr«s8- IV] ADMIRALS FLAGS 99 At that date Rooke was Vice-Admiral of the Red, and flew, while inthe Channel, the red flag at the fore. Early in 1702 an important alteration was made in the whitesquadronal colours, which led to the introduction of the St Georgescross in the…
Flags -- Great Britain
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