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

National flag

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Flag Date Use Description
1973–present Flag of the Bahamas A black equilateral triangle based at the hoist 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Flag Date Use Description
1706–1718 Informal flag of the Republic of Pirates Jolly Roger
1869–1904 Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama islands.
1869–1904 Civil ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands A British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahama islands.
1869–1904 Flag of the governor of the Bahama Islands A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahama Islands.
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.
1904–1923 Civil 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.
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.
1923–1953 Civil 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 badge.
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.
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.
1953–1964 Civil 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.
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.
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.
1964–1973 Civil 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.
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

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Flag Date Use Description
1973 Original flag proposal

Yacht clubs of Bahamas

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Flag Club
Nassau Yacht Club
Royal Nassau Sailing Club

References

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