U.S. ferry company flew flag upside down entering Victoria - Victoria Times Colonist

U.S. ferry company flew flag upside down entering Victoria - Victoria Times Colonist

U.S. ferry 'unintentionally' flew Canadian flag upside down while entering Victoria harbour

The Seattle-based company that runs the Coho says it “sincerely” apologizes for the “unintended disrespect or confusion” the flag situation caused.

The Canadian Pressabout 17 hours ago

The Coho ferry enters Victoria’s Inner Harbour on March 19. Black Ball Ferry Line says it’s sorry for “unintentionally” raising the Canadian flag upside down as it entered the harbour on Sunday. ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST

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The operator of the Coho ferry service between Victoria and Port Angeles, Washington, says it’s sorry for “unintentionally” raising the Canadian flag upside down as it entered Victoria harbour on Sunday.

The Black Ball Ferry Line said raising the flag on approach to the harbour is part of a “routine practice,” and the mistake was “fixed immediately.”

The Seattle-based company said in a statement that it is “sincerely” apologetic for the “unintended disrespect or confusion” the flag situation caused.

The firm said in a social media post that it values the “strong connections on both sides of the water,” and has the “utmost respect” for the communities it serves.