List of Bahamian flags explained

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

National flag

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1973–present		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 -		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 -		Same as the national flag but is charged with a gold parliamentary mace placed vertically in the fly
	1973 -
	1973 -

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
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Historical flags

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1706–1718		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.

Yacht clubs of Bahamas

Flag	Club
	Nassau Yacht Club
	Royal Nassau Sailing Club

Notes and References

1. Book: Complete Flags of the World . 2009 . DK . 978-0-7566-4115-3 . 5th . 30.