This article is about a flagpole on a ship. For the superhero, see Jack Staff.
The US naval jack (2002–2019) being raised on a jackstaff in 2002
A jack staff (also spelled as jackstaff) is a small vertical spar (pole) on the bow of a ship or smaller vessel on which a particular type of flag, known as a jack, is flown.[1] The jack staff was introduced in the 18th century.[2]
A jack is typically flown from military vessels (including submarines) while at anchor or moored pierside, but not while underway. Civilian vessels (such as private yachts and sailboats) have been known to fly the jack of the nation of their homeport, also from a jack staff, while moored or at anchor.
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"The U.S. Navy's First Jack". Frequently Asked Questions. Department of the Navy — Naval History and Heritage Command. Archived from the original on October 4, 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
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Nicolls, Cdr Bruce, OBE RN (Retd). "The Union Jack or The Union Flag?". Flag Institute. Retrieved 2012-08-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
A jack staff (also spelled as jackstaff) is a small vertical spar (pole) on the bow of a ship or smaller vessel on which a particular type of flag, known...
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placed in the bows of a ship to fly the jack, this became known as the jackstaff. "The Union Jack or The Union Flag?". The Flag Institute. 20 June 2014...
placed in the bows of a ship to fly the jack, this became known as the jackstaff. According to the Flag Institute, a membership-run vexillological charity...
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2002 to 2019. It was authorized by the U.S. Navy and was flown from the jackstaff of commissioned vessels of the U.S. Navy while moored pierside or at anchor...
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smaller version of the standard (see below). Jack A flag flown from a short jackstaff at the bow of a ship. Pennon or pennant A flag that is wider at the hoist...
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a battle ensign. An ensign differs from a jack, which is flown from a jackstaff at the bow of a vessel. Most countries have only one national flag and...
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main-mast whilst under way. When alongside, the Union Jack is flown from the jackstaff at the bow, but can only be flown under way on special circumstances,...
the British White Ensign on the stern and the flag of Australia on the Jackstaff. Despite the government wanting to use the Blue Ensign on Australian warships...
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additional national flags flown by warships (and certain other ships) on a jackstaff at the bow of the ship. These are usually flown only when not underway...
boarded the ocean liner SS Bremen, tore the Nazi Party flag from the jackstaff, and tossed it into the Hudson River. When the German ambassador protested...
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