'The Coat of Arms of
Bermuda' depicts a red lion holding a shield that has a depiction of a wrecked ship upon it. The red lion is a symbol of
England and alludes to Bermuda's relationship with that country. The wrecked ship is the ''
Sea Venture'', the flag ship of the
Virginia Company. The ship was deliberately driven on to the reefs of Bermuda, by Admiral Sir George Somers, in
1609, to prevent it from foundering in a storm. All aboard survived, resulting in the settlement of the Island.
The coat of arms is featured on the
colonial flag (the national flag is the Union Jack, which appears in its upper, left corner), and on the
Governor's Flag.
See also
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List of coats of arms of the United Kingdom and dependencies
External links
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