Striking the colors

HMS Iphigenia striking her colours at the Battle of Grand Port (historically, happened the day after)

Alternative fashion: HMS Nereide surrendered at the Battle of Grand Port: the French flag has been hoisted over the British ensign as to indicate both the captor and the previous masters of the ship.

Striking the colors, meaning to lower the flag (the "colors") which signifies a ship's or garrison's allegiance, is a universally recognized indication of surrender, particularly for ships at sea. For a ship, surrender is dated from the time the ensign is struck.

单词	Strike his flag
释义	Strike his flag 英语百科 Striking the colors Striking the colors, meaning to lower the flag (the "colors") which signifies a ship's or garrison's allegiance, is a universally recognized indication of surrender, particularly for ships at sea. For a ship, surrender is dated from the time the ensign is struck.
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Strike his flag

Striking the colors