Sir, – While sailing past the LE William Butler Yeats at Haulbowline, Cobh last Saturday I dipped my yacht's British ensign as a mark of respect to a senior vessel. I was delighted to see one of her crew sprint to her stern and dip the Irish ensign in return.
Full credit to the Irish Naval Service for keeping flag etiquette alive and well in today’s high-tech world. – Yours, etc,
DARRYL HUGHES
Hampton,
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Middlesex.