I ordered the Bahamas Courtesy Flag believing it was in stock. Had a call from customer service the next day stating it was not in stock, on back order and asking if I would like a refund or to change my order. I did neither as I was in no hurry for the item. Item arrived when advised and am extremely pleased with the product and quality. Even more pleased that the merchant took the time to call and explain the situation. I will definitely purchase from American Nautical Services again.

The colors of the flag hold special original meaning. This color symbolism was redefined in 1952. Both are described above in the Iconography section.

In the 2001 North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) flag survey of United States and Canada flags, the flag of Puerto Rico was ranked 7th out of 72.

Despite the Gag Law still in effect, the flag (with a darker blue and newly defined symbolism) was officially adopted in 1952 when Puerto Rico established its own constitution.

The Flags and Anthems Manual for the London 2012 Olympic Games does provide Pantone colors for the Puerto Rico flag, as specified here.

The flag became and has remained a symbol of pride and resistance for Puerto Rico. So much so, in 1948 a law was passed making it illegal to fly the flag in an attempt to stifle rebellion. It wasn’t repealed until 1957.

A visitor flag is normally not hoisted until the vessel is properly cleared by customs and immigration. Until clearance is complete, fly the yellow Q (quarantine) flag.

I ordered the Bahamas Courtesy Flag believing it was in stock. Had a call from customer service the next day stating it was not in stock, on back order and asking if I would like a refund or to change my order. I did neither as I was in no hurry for the item. Item arrived when advised and am extremely pleased with the product and quality. Even more pleased that the merchant took the time to call and explain the situation. I will definitely purchase from American Nautical Services again.

The current design is credited to Antonio Vélez Alvarado who took inspiration from the flag of Cuba and inversed the colors, using a light sky blue. This version flew during Intentona de Yauco, the second major revolt in 1897.

The Revolutionary Flag of Lares (Puerto Rico’s first flag) was knitted in 1868 by independence leader Mariana Bracetti. It flew that same year during El Grito de Lares, the first major revolt against Spanish colonial rule.

Puerto Rico statute does not specify color values for the flag. Flags are manufactured in a variety of blues, including the dark blue and sky blue versions.

The flag of the Bahamas has a black equilateral triangle on the left that represents the unity and determination of the people of the Bahamas. The triangle is oriented toward three equal-width stripes symbolizing areas of natural resource; two aquamarine stripes at the top and bottom of the flag representing the sea and one gold stripe representing the land. The flag was adopted on July 10, 1973. The civil ensign is a red ensign with a white cross throughout and the national flag in the upper-hoist corner. This sign is also known as the Merchant Marine Bahamas Courtesy Flag.