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Large 16th-century Spanish galleon ships with royal flags sailing at sea under a bright sunrise

July 4, 2025
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Colonial & Maritime Flags

The Maritime Flag of the Spanish Armada: Design and Fear

On May 28, 1588, the sun rises over Lisbon’s harbor. The Spanish Armada, the largest naval fleet Europe has ever seen, sets sail with its grand banners unfurled. This...

Historic trading company flags flutter on wooden masts with old sailing ships in the ocean

May 16, 2025
LostFlags
Colonial & Maritime Flags

Trading Companies and Their Forgotten Flags

Before Apple flew its logo over Silicon Valley or Amazon Prime trucks filled suburban streets, trading company flags once fluttered proudly across distant ports and oceans. These weren’t just...