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Please try again later. On July 10th of 1973 The Bahamas gained independence. Prior to this the Bahamas had been a colony under the British Crown since 1718. Join Cliff for this episode as he discusses Independence and how Bahamas' independence has helped them prosper as a nation.lease try again later. On July 10th of 1973 The Bahamas gained independence. Prior to this the Bahamas had been a colony under the British Crown since 1718. Join Cliff for this episode as he discusses Independence and how Bahamas' independence has helped them prosper as a nation.
Bahamas Flag-history. The flag of The Bahamas was officially hoisted for the first time on July 10, 1973, the date of the nation's independence from the United Kingdom.The flag was designed based on several entries received for the competition to design a new national flag.Prior to 1973, the flag of The Bahamas was the Bahamian Blue Ensign, a field of blue with the Union Jack in the canton and the Bahamas flag badge on the field.The badge showed a British ship chasing two pirate ships out at the high seas.he flag was designed based on several entries received for the competition to design a new national flag. Prior to 1973, the flag of The Bahamas was the Bahamian Blue Ensign, a field of blue with the Union Jack in the canton and the Bahamas flag badge on the field.