CLIO Maritime

05/09/2026

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

On Merchant Navy Day, the Royal Naval Association encourages all branches and members to fly the Red Ensign in recognition of the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy.

Their service has been vital to our nation's history, security, and prosperity. Let us honour their legacy and show our support by proudly raising the flag that represents Britain's merchant seafarers.

Fly the Red Ensign. Honour the Merchant Navy.

https://www.royal-naval-association.co.uk/merchant-navy-day-highlights-a-shared-maritime-heritage

03/09/2026

Today 1939 the British ultimatum for Germany to withdraw her troops from Poland expired at 11am; at 11-15 Neville Chamberlain declared war. In Llandudno, as war was declared, the pier and all places of amusement were closed (although most re-opened a few weeks later) and sand-bags were placed around the police station and other civic buildings. With the declaration of war, many local men volunteered to join the armed forces including the local Royal Artillery battery, the Royal Welch Fusiliers and the Royal Air Force.

In 1939, Llandudno had a population of about 15,000 people. Some 1500 men and women either volunteered or were conscripted into the armed forces during the Second World War (about 10% of the population) with 124 making the ultimate sacrifice.

We Will Remember Them.

03/09/2026

Today, on Merchant Navy Day, we remember the courage, sacrifice and vital contribution of the men and women who have served—and continue to serve—in the Merchant Navy.
During times of conflict and peace, merchant seafarers have kept our nation supplied, connected and moving, often facing great danger far from home.
This 3 September, we proudly fly the Red Ensign in their honour.
Lest we forget 🌺

Source: AI and Claude Henry Parnall, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons/
Coote, R G G (Lt), Royal Navy official photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

03/09/2026

01/09/2026

This Thursday we mark !

Scarlett Barnett-Smith is a second officer who sails under the Red Ensign

We asked what working as a under the 'Red Duster' means to her.