12 April 1606 Posted on April 12, 2016 by Staff The Union Flag is adopted as the flag for use on the English and Scottish ships. Famous Words of Inspiration..."There is a wisdom in this beyond the rules of physic: a man's own observation what he finds good of and what he finds hurt of is the best physic to preserve health." Francis Bacon — Click here for more from Francis Bacon Related posts: 12 April 1955 12 April 1970 12 April 1970 12 April 1831 12 April 1980 16 March 1988 18 July 1984