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–presentFlag of the BahamasA 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.
1973–presentFlag of the Bahamas (vertical)

Royal and viceregal flags

Flag Date Use Description
1973 -Flag of the governor-general of the BahamasA lion standing on a St. Edward's crown, with the name "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" below.
1973-2022Personal Flag of Queen Elizabeth IIThe 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 MinisterSame 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
1973-1977Flag of the Abaco Independence Movement
Link to fileProgressive Liberal PartyParty logo on yellow background

Historical flags

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

Proposed flags

Flag Date Use Description
1973Original Flag Proposal

Yacht clubs of Bahamas

FlagClub
Nassau Yacht Club
Royal Nassau Sailing Club
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