Product Description
Display the US Yacht Ensign Grommets to honor American maritime tradition and pleasure craft heritage, crafted for long-lasting outdoor display. Made from UV-resistant 200 denier nylon, this flag features 13 alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton containing a white fouled anchor encircled by 13 white stars, resisting fading in various climates.
Flag Features:
The heavy-duty brass grommets ensure secure and versatile mounting, perfect for vibrant outdoor displays on boats, yachts, or flagpoles. Ideal for yacht clubs, boating events, patriotic celebrations, or nautical displays, this emblem symbolizes U.S. recreational boating and historical yacht licensing and is proudly made in the USA with superior craftsmanship. Its classic colors reflect maritime pride and national identity, ideal for showing support. Pair with a flagpole or halyard for a stunning setup.
Historical Context:
The US Yacht Ensign was authorized by Congress in 1848 as a special signal for licensed yachts (over 15 net tons) to exempt them from customs clearance when traveling between U.S. ports. Recommended by the New York Yacht Club and prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy, it modifies the national ensign by replacing the 50 stars in the canton with 13 stars encircling a fouled anchor. Though the licensing requirement ended in 1980, the practice continues by custom for U.S. pleasure craft in domestic waters, distinguishing them from the standard 50-star ensign (required in foreign waters). It represents America’s nautical heritage and recreational boating tradition.
Specifications – Grommet Finish:
- Flag material: 100% 200 denier nylon
- Heading material: White poly/cotton duck heading
- Side Hem: Double needle lock stitch (~7 stitches/inch)
- Heading Join: Double needle lock stitch (~7 stitches/inch)
- Fly Hem: Double needle lock stitch (~8 stitches/inch)
- Grommets: Heavy-duty brass, #2 size, positioned at top and bottom of heading
Description:
The US Yacht Ensign consists of:
- 13 alternating red and white horizontal stripes
- Blue canton with a white fouled anchor encircled by 13 white stars
Symbolism:
- 13 Stripes: The original 13 colonies and early American unity.
- Blue Canton: The sea and maritime domain.
- Fouled Anchor: Naval tradition, steadfastness, and yacht heritage.
- 13 Stars: Historical nod to the nation’s founding and early yacht ensign design.
Proportions:
- Standard proportions: 3:5 (height to width)
