Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Strike the Colours

To surrender a vessel to an enemy, from the custom during the days of sail of lowering the vessel's ensign to indicate that she is surrendering.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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