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Info and facts on 'Red Ensign' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) |
 | | The Red Ensign is thought to have become the basis for Bermuda's flag as, prior to the naval reorganziation of 1864, the red squadron of the Royal Navy (additional info and facts about Royal Navy) (which flew a Red Ensign) tended to patrol the Caribbean (Region including the Caribbean islands) and north Atlantic. |
 | | The red ensign may continue to be flown on land in Maori (The Oceanic language spoken by the Maori people in New Zealand) areas or during Maori events under the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981 in recognition of long held Maori preference for red flags. |
 | | Both ensigns were changed slightly in 1912 when the shield of the coat of arms was placed on a white roundel. |
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