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[Count de Bastrop]

It's maritime custom to fly the flag of a nation when in their waters. I believe it is from the foremast on sailing ships. There's a beautiful illustration of RMS Titanic in which the Stars and Stripes are flying from its foremast. In the early '70's, I was a sea scout. When we "dieseled" up the Hudson River and into Canadian waters, we flew the Canadian National Ensign from the starboard spreader of our (only) mast. The U.S. National Ensign was flown from the required position, the stern flagstaff.

Thanks! That makes sense, but it generates two new questions: Is the anchor stowage variable - I mean did they change it? Also, RMS Titanic never sailed in US waters, having sunk on its maiden voyage - correct? So the illustration you saw was a painting/drawing? Just curious.

 

[SaparotRob]

Thanks! That makes sense, but it generates two new questions: Is the anchor stowage variable - I mean did they change it? Also, RMS Titanic never sailed in US waters, having sunk on its maiden voyage - correct? So the illustration you saw was a painting/drawing? Just curious.

Second part first: you are absolutely correct.
First part second: When in foreign waters, that nation's flag is flown whether anchored or tied up to a dock.
I was waiting for someone to ask that question about RMS Titanic!

 

[SaparotRob]

This isn't the illustration I was talking about but it's close enough.

 

[Viking1066]

Tupolev Tu-2S Bat [unmarked] few of the 2200 produced survive 2012 FLIK

 

[Viking1066]

Vyugov A-5 'EVS-017' in original display hanger 2012 FLIK

 

[Viking1066]

Yakolev Yak-52B '07 yellow' c/n 780212 at Monino 2012 FLIK

 

[Gnomey]

Nice shots!

 

[Viking1066]

Hawker Tomlit trainer NO.15 D.60 Moth Major with Miles M2 Hawk King's Cup 1933 AIRH

 

[Viking1066]

I.V.L. A 22 Hansa May 1924 AIRH

 

[Viking1066]

Junkers W 34bi Canadian Airways Vancouver 1938 AIRH

 

[Viking1066]

Four PBY Catalina/Cansos of the Flying Fireman lined up at the British Columbia Forest Service base in Smithers 1963 AIRH

 

[Viking1066]

Hart light bombers of No 57 Sqn, based at RAF Netheravon 1932 AIRH

 

[Gnomey]

Nice shots!

 

[Viking1066]

I.V.L. A 22 Hansa 1924 AIRH

 

[Viking1066]

Nordmeer on the Heinkel catapult. The photo gives a good view of the inverted gull wing of the Ha 139 1937 AIRH

 

[Maxrobot1]

Bleriot 125. They only made one. Twin-engine. Passengers would ride in the pods under the wings.

 

[MiTasol]

Obviously not ugly enough to mass produce though that protrusion in front of the pilot is not only a visibility problem but may have been an attempt to meet the ugliness requirement.

 

[special ed]

I would suspect, if it could fly high enough, ice slung off the props would scare the hell out of the passengers in line with the prop.

 

[MiTasol]

I would suspect, if it could fly high enough, ice slung off the props would scare the hell out of the passengers in line with the prop.

yes and in an accident the prop would walk through one of those passenger compartments.

 

[Viking1066]

RAF 15 Sqn aircraft in training in flight over Heyford Aerodrome 1934 AIRH