Affectionately known as the ‘Red Duster,’ the Red Ensign was raised by the Deputy Mayor of Haringey, Cllr Michelle Simmons-Safo, at George Meehan House in Wood Green.
Cllr Simmons-Safo was joined by the Leader of Haringey Council, Cllr Peray Ahmet, the borough’s Deputy Lieutenant, Captain Peter Baker RNR, RD, ward councillors and community leaders from the Haringey Multi-Faith Forum.
This annual awareness day highlights the indispensable role of merchant seafarers in the past, present and future.
They handle 95% of the UK’s traded goods today, with the seafarers’ bravery having kept supply lines open during global conflicts and crises like the world wars and the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Seafarers’ Charity’s ‘Fly the Red Ensign’ campaign, which celebrates and champions these everyday heroes and attempts to address a lack of awareness about the contributions of merchant seafarers.
For further information about the history of the Merchant Navy and the ‘Fly the Red Ensign’ campaign, please visit The Seafarers’ Charity website.
