Red Ensign Collection

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. The Cenotaph is the site of the annual national service of remembrance when those who fell in the Great War and subsequent conflicts are remembered

A 38-Gun Frigate, about 1770, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: William Frederick Mitchell
A 38-Gun Frigate, about 1770, late 19th-early 20th century. Sailing ship flying the Red Ensign, (flag flown by British merchant or passenger ships)

Destruction of a British merchant steamer by a German U-boat, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
822596 Destruction of a British merchant steamer by a German U-boat, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Stower, Willy (1864-1931); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Lese Majeste - Tableau II (colour litho)
964637 Lese Majeste - Tableau II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lese Majeste - Tableau II. From Truth, 25 December 1897.); © Look and Learn

Siege of the French fortress of Louisbourg in 1745 by British vessels
PNP375460 Siege of the French fortress of Louisbourg in 1745 by British vessels and New England colonials (colour litho) by English School

British Maritime Flags, from a French book of Flags, c. 1819 (colour litho)
STC103821 British Maritime Flags, from a French book of Flags, c.1819 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

A Sea Battle off the Coast of Louis Berg, Canada (oil on canvas)
RAF145031 A Sea Battle off the Coast of Louis Berg, Canada (oil on canvas) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); Private Collection; (add.info)

H. M. Frigate "Galatea", 38 Guns off the Needles, Isle Of Wight
BON65396 H.M. Frigate " Galatea", 38 Guns off the Needles, Isle Of Wight by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 48.3x64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English

Training sailing ship Medway (colour litho)
5233431 Training sailing ship Medway (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Training sailing ship Medway.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

View of York, Ontario, 1820 (oil on canvas)
ONT95909 View of York, Ontario, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Irvine, Robert (fl.1812-20); 67.6x90.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Three British Frigates Offshore, 1782 (oil on canvas)
GG80911 Three British Frigates Offshore, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Battle of the Saints, 1782 (colour litho)
PNP325946 Battle of the Saints, 1782 (colour litho) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Saintes 9-12th April 1782;)

British pavilion, Exposition Universelle, 1878 (chromolitho)
2817011 British pavilion, Exposition Universelle, 1878 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British pavilion, Exposition Universelle, 1878)

A 38-gun frigate, about 1770 (colour litho)
2775642 A 38-gun frigate, about 1770 (colour litho) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A 38-gun frigate, about 1770)

The Union Jack and the flag and arms of Canada (colour litho)
2790381 The Union Jack and the flag and arms of Canada (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Union Jack and the flag and arms of Canada)

National naval flags (colour litho)
6001936 National naval flags (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National naval flags)

English Flags, from a French book of Flags, c. 1819 (colour litho)
STC103822 English Flags, from a French book of Flags, c.1819 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Battle of Trafalgar, rear division, engraved and published by the artist, 1806 (litho)
COB84064 Battle of Trafalgar, rear division, engraved and published by the artist, 1806 (litho) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Three Masted English Clipper at Sea
BON51658 Three Masted English Clipper at Sea by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

English tourists in Egypt (chromolitho)
972255 English tourists in Egypt (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English tourists in Egypt)

England (chromolitho)
1093734 England (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The French fleet at Portsmouth (colour litho)
2818216 The French fleet at Portsmouth (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French fleet at Portsmouth)

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England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Historic Naval Dockyard Red Ensign merchant marine flag flying from flagpole with Action Stations exhibition sign on building

The Cape of Good Hope, pub. c1731. Creator: Samuel Scott (1701 - 1772 (after; George Lambert)
The Cape of Good Hope, pub. C. 1731 (hand coloured engraving). The Cape of Good Hope showing British and Dutch ships moored with Table Mountain in the background

Austin 40ft motor launch under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Austin 40ft motor launch under way, 1912

Motor yacht Osprey. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Motor yacht Osprey

Bonas motor launch under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Bonas motor launch under way, 1912

Bonas motor launch under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Bonas motor launch under way, 1912

Launch of HMS Royal Albert, Woolwich Royal Dockyard, Kent, 1854. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were among those attending the ceremony. The Royal Albert was a 121 gun three decker warship

Launch of HMS Thunderer, Woolwich Royal Dockyard, Kent, 1831. King William IV and Queen Adelaide were among those attending the ceremony. Thunderer was an 84 gun second rate ship of the line

Tower of London, c1800. Artist: Thompson
Tower of London, c1800. View of the Tower of London with boats and ships on the River Thames in the foreground

A Royal Navy 42 gun frigate, c1780 (c1890-c1893). Artist: William Frederick Mitchell
A Royal Navy 42 gun frigate, c1780 (c1890-c1893). A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume I, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893

A Royal Navy 38 gun frigate, c1770 (c1890-c1893). Artist: William Frederick Mitchell
A Royal Navy 38 gun frigate, c1770 (c1890-c1893). A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume II, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893

Junction of Harbour Street and King Street, Kingston, Jamaica, c1835

(for Merchants) Red Ensign, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Lord Howes Victory, 1794 (c1850s). Earl Howe (1726-1799) commanded the English fleet that decisively defeated the French in the Battle of Ushant (the Glorious First of June) in 1794

Napoleon In The Bellerophon, 1815 (c1850s). After his defeat at Waterloo and a failed attempt to escape to the United States

Prison ships (hulks or tenders) in the Thames off the Tower of London, 1805. Artist: William Henry Pyne
Prison ships (hulks or tenders) in the Thames off the Tower of London, 1805. Hulks were usually old naval vessels no longer considered seaworthy

Tudor ship of the type used by privateers and explorers, 15th-16th century

Ensigns and National Merchant Flags. 1. Union Jack 2. White Ensign (Royal Navy) 3. Blue Ensign (Royal Navy Reserve) 4. Red Ensign (Mercantile Marine) 5. Royal Mail 6. St

Steamer Raven at Glenridding Pier, Ullswater, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Napoleon III (1808-73) Welcoming Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at the Port of Boulogne
XIR60679 Napoleon III (1808-73) Welcoming Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at the Port of Boulogne, 18th August 1855, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Armand, Louis (19th century); 110x218 cm; Chateau de Compiegne

View of the Thames, 1761 (oil on canvas) (detail of 18935)
XIR209270 View of the Thames, 1761 (oil on canvas) (detail of 18935) by English School, (18th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dieppe, France; English, out of copyright

View of the Thames, 1761 (oil on canvas)
XIR18935 View of the Thames, 1761 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dieppe, France; English, out of copyright

Red Ensign, River Mersey and Three Graces, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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The Red Ensign, a symbol of British maritime power and resilience, has witnessed countless historic moments throughout history. Standing proudly at The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, it pays homage to the brave souls who sacrificed their lives for their country. Dating back to the late 19th-early 20th century, William Frederick Mitchell's depiction of a majestic 38-Gun Frigate showcases the grandeur and might of British naval vessels during that era. It serves as a reminder of Britain's dominance on the high seas. In a vivid colour lithograph from World War I, we witness the harrowing destruction caused by a German U-boat attacking a British merchant steamer. This image encapsulates the dangers faced by seafarers during wartime and highlights the importance of protecting our waters. "Lese Majeste - Tableau II" presents an intriguing scene captured in another colour lithograph. Its mysterious nature invites us to delve into its story further—a tale waiting to be unraveled within its vibrant hues. The Siege of French fortress Louisbourg depicted through British vessels illustrates an important chapter in history when British forces fought valiantly against their adversaries. The Red Ensign flying high above these ships signifies unwavering determination and unity among sailors. A glimpse into maritime flags from a French book dating back to circa 1819 reveals how these symbols played an essential role in communication at sea. Each flag represented different meanings and messages—an intricate language understood only by those well-versed in nautical codes. An oil-on-canvas masterpiece titled "A Sea Battle off the Coast of Louis Berg, Canada" transports us back to turbulent times when conflicts were settled upon treacherous waves. Amidst cannon fire and billowing smoke, the Red Ensign stands tall as a beacon amidst chaos—a symbol of hope for victory. "H. M Frigate 'Galatea, ' 38 Guns off Needles Isle Of Wight" showcases the elegance and power of British naval vessels.