Dolphin Flag

The Dolphin Flag. Ratio: 3:5
Version of the flag used at sea. Ratio: 1:2

The Dolphin Flag of Anguilla was adopted on 29 September 1967, after the colony (then part of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla) unilaterally declared independence from the United Kingdom as the Republic of Anguilla. It depicted three orange dolphins in a circle on a white background with a turquoise stripe at the bottom. It was used until 19 March 1969, when British rule was restored.[1]

The white background on the flag represents peace. The turquoise stripe represents the Caribbean Sea. The three dolphins represent endurance, unity, and strength, and their circular arrangement represents community.[2]

The flag was designed by Marvin Oberman and Lydia Gumbs.[3] It replaced the earlier "Mermaid Flag" of Anguilla, designed by Scott Newhall, which had been in use since 23 July 1967.[4]

Although no longer official, the Dolphin Flag is still flown today.[2]

  1. ^ Dolphin flag of Anguilla (1967.09.29-1980.05.30) at Flags of the World
  2. ^ a b National Flags of Anguilla, Government of Anguilla website.
  3. ^ Le, Vivian (21 July 2020). "The Dolphin that Roared". 99% Invisible. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  4. ^ Mermaid flag of Anguilla (1967.07.23-1967.09.29) at Flags of the World