Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Union Jack

Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2026

1. Union Jack Marker

Inscription. The flag you see flying on the forward mast is called a Union Jack. It is a maritime flag flown on the bow of commissioned vessels while moored or at anchor. The Union Jack was adopted on June 14, 1777 along side the U.S. national flag. Since then, the Jack has essentially consisted of the canton of the national flag, with each star added to the national flag being added to the Union Jack.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1777.

Location. 24° 33.163′ N, 81° 48.468′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Weech Way and Southard Street on Weech Way. The marker is located on the USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum Ship. There is a small fee to visit the museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Keys.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Submarine Base (within shouting distance of this marker); The Outer Mole Pier (within shouting distance of this marker); USCGC Ingham (within shouting distance of this marker); The Freedom Tree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marine Hospital (about 600 feet away); Breadfruit Tree (about 800 feet away); United States Weather Bureau (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named United States Weather Bureau (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . . USCGC Ingham (WHEC-35). Wikipedia

USCGC Ingham (WPG/WAGC/WHEC-35) is one of only two preserved Treasury-class United States Coast Guard Cutters. Originally Samuel D. Ingham, she was the fourth cutter to be named for Treasury Secretary
Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2026

2. Union Jack Marker
The marker is located on the back of the USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum ship.
Samuel D. Ingham. She was the most decorated vessel in the Coast Guard fleet and was the only cutter to ever be awarded two Presidential Unit Citations.

(Submitted on January 25, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2026

3. Union Jack Marker

The front view of the ship.

USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum Ship image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 13, 2026

4. USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum Ship

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 27 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 25, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.