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 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. 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 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 Flag Date Use Description 1973 Original flag proposal

Yacht clubs of Bahamas

Flag Club Nassau Yacht Club Royal Nassau Sailing Club

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