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April 18, 2021 at 6:54 am #21585
David Hepper
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From the 1690s, support vessels employed in HM Service were entitled to wear a Red Ensign, defaced with the relevant seal of the Office concerned.
I would suggest that for the harbour craft, then perhaps the Navy Board flag ? Red Ensign with 3 anchors
see: : https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/images/g/gb_nmm58.gif

The Ordnance Board were responsible for guns and ammo, flag – red ensign with 3 guns and 3 cannonballs
see: https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/images/g/gb~obr1.gif

The Victualling Board (food, beer etc) – two anchors in saltire
see:https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/images/g/gb~vicre.gif

From 1864 the Red Ensign was changed to Blue