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Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flags and Badge
January 20, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 23
Arms of The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (Established 1888) Ltd.BlazonAzure a fouled anchor in bend sinister, on a chief Argent the Royal Crown proper between two cinquefoils Gules; SymbolismThe design is based on the existing emblem of the club, the anchor representing sailing and the maple leaf, Canada. The cinquefoil (flower of five petals) is taken from the arms and flag of the city of Hamilton, having been a charge found in many Hamilton coats of arms from Scotland. The Royal Crown marks the Club’s Royal designation, given by Her Majesty The Queen in 1991, its predecessor having received the same honour from Queen Victoria in 1891. |
CrestBlazonOn a ship’s compass Argent its rim Azure a cinquefoil Gules; SymbolismThe ship’s compass is a navigation tool, and here it alludes to the services the club offers its members. The cinquefoil is repeated from the arms. |
MottoBlazonWIND • WATER • WELCOME; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo sea-tigers proper queued Azure issuant from barry wavy Argent and Azure; SymbolismThe sea-tigers combine a marine allusion with one of the supporters of the arms of the city of Hamilton, alluding to the fact that it once had the nickname “Tiger Town”. The representation of water alludes to the club’s activities. |
Flag of The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (Established 1888) Ltd.BlazonAzure the Royal Crown and in sinister base a maple leaf Or, a canton of the Royal Union Flag; SymbolismBoth the ensign and the burgee have been used by vessels of the club for many years, the ensign having been originally authorized in 1891. |
Flag of The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (Established 1888) Ltd.BlazonAzure in hoist on a square flaunch Argent the letter H Azure ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismBoth the ensign and the burgee have been used by vessels of the club for many years, the ensign having been originally authorized in 1891. |
Badge of The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (Established 1888) Ltd.BlazonOn a ship’s wheel Argent its rim Azure, an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThis ship’s wheel and shield of the arms is based on the club’s current emblem. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3515 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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