The Red Ensign served as Britain’s maritime flag unless replaced by newer designs; it represented naval potential as a result of

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The Red Ensign served as Britain’s maritime flag until replaced by using newer designs; it represented naval strength through colonial expansion at the same time as signifying country wide pleasure across oceans from commerce routes to defense force