Wrexham to Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day

The Red Ensign will fly over the Guildhall in Wrexham town centre next month to raise awareness of the UK’s on-going dependence of Merchant Navy seafarers.

Wrexham Council is supporting a nationwide call from the Seafarers UK charity and the Merchant Navy Association for the UK Merchant Navy’s official flag to be flown on public buildings and landmark flagstaffs.

The flag will fly over the Guildhall on Saturday 3 September.

The Charity’s president, HRH The Earl of Wessex, has endorsed the campaign saying: “On this Merchant Navy Day, I very much hope you will support this campaign to remember the sacrifices, salute the courage and support the future of the often unsung personnel of our Merchant Navy.

Cllr David Griffiths, Armed Forces Champion, said: “Many Wrexham residents have been or still are serving with the Merchant Navy. Their loyal service is a tribute to the service and the incredible contribution they make to the national economy. On this day every year we pay our respects to them and I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has or is currently serving with the Merchant Navy.”

A Message from HRH The Earl of Wessex, adds: “On this Merchant Navy Day, I very much hope that you will support this campaign by Seafarers UK to remember the sacrifices, salute the courage and support the future of the often unsung personnel of our Merchant Navy.

“Too often they are the forgotten or invisible service; by raising the Red Ensign you will ensure that at least on this day they are remembered.

“Your act will mean so much to their families and to the retired, but most especially to those at sea.”