Following many years of lobbying to bring about official recognition of the sacrifices made by merchant seafarers in the two world wars. The slogan is ' Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day - 3rd September' Since 2000, Merchant Navy Day on 3rd September has honoured the brave men and women who kept our … Continue reading Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day today to commemorate 100 years of the Merchant Navy