Winfield Scott Flags

[RCRVRP]

Is it the law that a flag from the country it is registered in must be flown?

[Mr Link]

I think that the American Flag is flown much more on this vessel than the Canadian flag or the Interlake flag. Considering that she had a long journey and was not flying the other two until she got into the Seaway, it's very possible that the American Flag was tattered and they have not gotten a new one yet.

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Yes I suspect that the flag was just caught in a storm or wind storm and hadn't been replaced yet. Photos posted on facebook show if flying a new flag as of yesterday (11/24).

[Jared]

I think that the American Flag is flown much more on this vessel than the Canadian flag or the Interlake flag. Considering that she had a long journey and was not flying the other two until she got into the Seaway, it's very possible that the American Flag was tattered and they have not gotten a new one yet.

[guesty]

where is the winfield scott today, 11/24/21? i cant find it on A.I.S. or is it still a military vessel flying the interlake house flag?

Eastern end of Lake Ontario as of 10:30pm eastern on 11/24. Using the name LT 805 on AIS

[Guest]

As of Wednesday night it was in Lake Ontario and shows up as LT805.
And yes the US flag in the photo sure appears to be tattered.

[Mr Link]

Jared, I don't agree. Interlake Steamship is a pretty classy outit. And as I comw from the USN, where regs are regs, I don't think they would fly a US flag that was "tattered". I am retired Navy & I know our traditons.
The leaders at Interlake are well aware of customs & regulations. I think they are very proud of their new acquistion and wouldn't do anything to embarash their fine reputation. Respectfully, Mike

It's not a very high resolution photo, but it sure looks as if the flag is almost torn into thirds. I would think that meets the definition of tattered.

https://boatnerd.com/boatnerd-news-nove ... id=1&pid=1

[guest]

Jared, I don't agree. Interlake Steamship is a pretty classy outit. And as I comw from the USN, where regs are regs, I don't think they would fly a US flag that was "tattered". I am retired Navy & I know our traditons.
The leaders at Interlake are well aware of customs & regulations. I think they are very proud of their new acquistion and wouldn't do anything to embarash their fine reputation. Respectfully, Mike

[badger]

where is the winfield scott today, 11/24/21? i cant find it on A.I.S. or is it still a military vessel flying the interlake house flag?

[Jared]

She was flying the Interlake Steamship house flag and a Canadian flag along with the tattered American Flag.

[guest]

Good day! This morning I was delighted to see the picure of this ex Army tug that has been purchased by Interlake Steamship Company upbound in the St. Lawrende River. At a casual glance, I thought I saw a tattered U S flag on the main mast. However, once I got my nagnifying glass out, there appear to be two pennants, the top perhaps a commisioning pennant and the lower one perhaps apersonal pennant,like
a commodore's pennant. The is a good looking tug. Can anyoe help me identity these flags? Thanks , Mike