Westmorland and Furness Council show support for Merchant Navy Day
Flags will be hoisted in thanks to seafarers today
Westmorland and Furness Council is hoisting the The Red Ensign to show support for Merchant Navy Day today.
It will fly from town hall buildings in Barrow, Kendal, Penrith and Ferry Nab in Bowness-on-Windemere. Today serves as a tribute to those who served during both World Wars and a reminder to the reliance on Merchant Navy seafarers.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 'Fly the Red Ensign' campaign, which celebrates the work of the UK Merchant Navy and the wider maritime sector.
Councillor Doug Rathbone, Chairman of Westmorland and Furness Council, said:
“I am proud that the council is supporting Merchant Navy Day and honoured to see the Red Ensign flying from landmarks across Westmorland and Furness.
“This day holds a very personal significance for me, as my father served in the Merchant Navy in the Atlantic and Pacific during the Second World War. Merchant Navy Day is an important opportunity to show our appreciation for the mariners and their families who were our country’s lifeline during both World Wars. It is also a chance for the nation to recognise and support those who continue to represent the UK at sea. Westmorland and Furness Council is proud to fly the Red Ensign today.”