List of Bahamian flags

This is a list of flags that have been used in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

National flag

Flag Date Use Description
1973–present Flag of the Bahamas A black equilateral triangle on the left represents the unity and determination of the people of the Bahamas. The triangle is oriented toward three equal-width stripes symbolising areas of natural resource; two aquamarine stripes at the top and bottom of the flag representing the Caribbean Sea and one gold stripe representing the sandy beaches.[1]
1973–present Flag of the Bahamas (vertical)

Royal and viceregal flags

Flag Date Use Description
1973 - Flag of the governor-general of the Bahamas A lion standing on a St. Edward's crown, with the name "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" below.
1973–2022 Personal Flag of Queen Elizabeth II The flag is the crowned letter 'E' in gold, surrounded by a garland of gold roses on a blue background, with a golden fringe. The crown is a symbol of the Queen's rank and dignity, whilst the roses symbolise the countries of the Commonwealth.

Government flags

Flag Date Use Description
1973 - Flag of the Prime Minister Same as the national flag but is charged with a gold parliamentary mace placed vertically in the fly
1973 - Parliament of the Bahamas
1973 - Senate of the Bahamas

Other flags

Flag Date Use Description
1973- Civil Ensign of the Bahamas
1973- Civil Jack of the Bahamas
1973- Naval Ensign of the Bahamas
1973- Auxiliary Ensign of the Bahamas

Political flags

Flag Date Party Description
1973-1977 Flag of the Abaco Independence Movement
Link to file Progressive Liberal Party Party logo on yellow background

Historical flags

Flag Date Use Description
1706–1718 Informal flag of the Republic of Pirates Jolly Roger
1869–1904 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas islands.
1869–1904 Civil Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands A British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas islands.
1869–1904 Flag of the governor of the Bahamas Islands A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands.
1904–1923 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1904–1923 Civil Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands A British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1923–1953 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
1923–1953 Civil Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands A British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
1904–1953 Flag of the governor of the Bahamas Islands A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
1953–1964 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1953–1964 Civil Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands A British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1953–1964 Flag of the governor of the Bahamas Islands A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
1964–1973 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1964–1973 Civil Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands A British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
1964–1973 Flag of the governor of the Bahamas Islands A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.

Proposed flags

Flag Date Use Description
1973 Original Flag Proposal

Yacht clubs of Bahamas

Flag Club
Nassau Yacht Club
Royal Nassau Sailing Club

References

  1. ^ Complete Flags of the World (5th ed.). DK. 2009. p. 30. ISBN 978-0-7566-4115-3.
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