List of Bahamian flags

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

National flag[]

Flag Date Use Description
Flag of The Bahamas.svg 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 sea and one gold stripe representing the sun.
Flag of the Bahamas (vertical).svg 1973–present Flag of the Bahamas (vertical)

Royal and Viceregal flags[]

Flag Date Use Description
Personal flag of Queen Elizabeth II.svg 1973 - 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.
Flag of the Governor-General of the Bahamas.svg 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.

Government flags[]

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

Other flags[]

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

Political flags[]

Flag Date Party Description
Flag of Abaco Independence Movement.gif 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
Pirate Death's Head Flag.svg 1706–1718 Informal flag of the Republic of Pirates Jolly Roger
Flag of the Bahamas (1869-1904).svg 1869–1904 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama islands.
Flag of the Governor of the Bahamas (1904–1953).svg 1869–1904 Flag of the Governor of the Bahama Islands A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahama Islands.
Flag of the Bahamas (1904-1923).svg 1904–1923 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
Flag of the Bahamas (1923-1953).svg 1923–1953 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
Flag of the Governor of the Bahamas (1904–1953).svg 1904–1953 Flag of the Governor of the Bahama Islands A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
Flag of the Bahamas (1953-1964).svg 1953–1964 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
Ensign of the Bahamas (1953–1964).svg 1953–1964 Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
Flag of the Governor of the Bahamas (1869–1904; 1953–1964).svg 1953–1964 Flag of the Governor of the Bahama Islands A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.
Flag of the Bahamas (1964–1973).svg 1964–1973 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
Ensign of the Bahamas (1964–1973).svg 1964–1973 Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the crown within the badge.
Flag of the Governor of the Bahamas (1964–1973).svg 1964–1973 Flag of the Governor of the Bahama Islands A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahama Islands. Note: change in the design of the badge.

Proposed flags[]

Flag Date Use Description
Flag of the Bahamas (1973 proposal by Anthony Wagner).svg 1973 Original Flag Proposal

Yacht clubs of Bahamas[]

Flag Club
Burgee of Nassau YC.svg Nassau Yacht Club
Burgee of Royal Nassau Sailing Club.svg Royal Nassau Sailing Club
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