The Nautical Encyclopedia

Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

⚓ The Superstition Locker ⚓

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Home ⚓ Letter F ⚓ Flagship

Flagship

Naval

Any vessel flying the flag of an officer above the rank of captain.

← Flag Share All “F” entries Flairing →

2026 Editor's Note: The flagship went ashore grandly — flagship stores, flagship products — while navies still designate literal flagships flying an admiral's flag. See flagship. (Ed: BR 2026-06-24)

About Historical Disclaimer Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Contact

The Nautical Encyclopedia (1891) is in the public domain; this digital edition © 2026 PhotoOpAI.