Originally Posted by jock
I beleive that on a boat it is called a Jack NOT a Union Jack,
And they are Ensigns on boats not tecnically flags
Mike
That is correct!!
Normally the flag at the bow is known as the jack, and the flag at the stern is the ensign.
You can also have mast head ensigns.
Then you start having to deal with penants..........
....then it gets complicated!!