¡IIt can be added that during the voyage the flags were lowered, because they quickly fell into disrepair, and the price was high.Well, the flagpole shaft was removed. Flags were raised when meeting another ship . Flags were also raised in ports and on special occasions, and, of course, in battle.so such an image on the model is quite acceptable.
I agree with Mr Deep. Even today -at least when I was in the-NAVY- we had a minor flag on the bow and a bigger one aft. those were taken away when we went out of port. Flag the set on the mainmast.It can be added that during the voyage the flags were lowered, because they quickly fell into disrepair, and the price was high.Well, the flagpole shaft was removed. Flags were raised when meeting another ship . Flags were also raised in ports and on special occasions, and, of course, in battle.so such an image on the model is quite acceptable.