The Union Flag

Only Royal Navy vessels are permitted the wearing of the Union Flag on the jackstaff. Whenever the Sovereign is onboard ship the Union Flag is also worn at the masthead, together with the Royal Standard and Admiralty Flag. The Union Flag (Jack) can also be worn at the gaff or yardarm to denote that a Court Martial is being held.

The Jack is hoisted at Colours (09:00 or 08:00 in summer) by all Royal Navy warships in commission when alongside or at anchor each day, along with the White Ensign.

At Sunset the Jack along with the White Ensign is ceremoniously hauled down.

Sunset

The ceremony of Sunset being ably carried out by former bunting Phil Rowe