St. David's Island, BermudaSt. David's Island is one of the main islands of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda. It is located in the far north of the territory, one of the two similarly sized islands that make up the majority of St. George's Parish. The island was originally 503 acres (2.04 square kilometres) in size.
St. George's Parish, BermudaSaint George's Parish is one of the nine parishes of Bermuda. It is named after the founder of the Bermuda colony, Admiral Sir George Somers. It is located in the north-easternmost part of the island chain, containing a small part of the main island around Tucker's Town and the Tucker's Town Peninsula, as well as the island of Saint George's Island, and many smaller islands, notably Coney, Paget, Nonsuch, Castle, and Smith's Islands.
BermudaBermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The closest land outside the territory is in the US state of North Carolina, about 1,035 km (643 mi) to the west-northwest. Bermuda is an archipelago consisting of 181 islands, although the most significant islands are connected by bridges and appear to form one landmass. It has a land area of 54 square kilometres (21 sq mi). Bermuda has a tropical climate, with warm winters and hot summers.
St. George's Harbour, BermudaSt. George's Harbour is a natural harbour in the north of Bermuda. It serves as the port for the town of St. George's, located on St. George's Island, to its north. To its south is St. David's Island. The harbour and both islands lie within St. George's Parish. It was for two centuries the primary harbour of the British Overseas Territory. TopographyThe harbour separates St. George's Island in the north and west from St. David's Island in the south and east.
Coney Island, BermudaConey Island is part of the chain which makes up Bermuda. It is located in St. George's Parish, in the northeast of the territory. The island cover 14.5 acres (5.9 hectares), close to the western entrance to Castle Harbor, southwest of St. George's Island and close to the southern entrance to Ferry Reach. Coney Island's summit was once the site of a fake St. David's Lighthouse built in 1976 for the motion picture The Deep.
Castle Island, BermudaCastle Island is part of the chain which makes up Bermuda. It is located in St. George's Parish, in the northeast of the territory. The 4-acre (1.6-hectare) island is situated close to the entrance to Castle Harbour, to the north of the Tucker's Town Peninsula. Originally called King's Island, it is of historical significance.
List of Bermuda-related topicsThe following is an outline of topics related to the British Overseas Territory of the Bermuda Islands.
Spanish Point, BermudaSpanish Point is a prominent headland in Bermuda. It is located in Pembroke Parish five kilometres to the northwest of the capital Hamilton. It forms the eastern coast at the entrance to the Great Sound. North west of Bermuda's Hamilton city in Pembroke Parish, there is a small area of land reaching out into the mouth of Great Sound water area, called the Spanish Point. The area has been named by early settlers after the Spanish sailor Ramirez.
Castle Harbour, BermudaCastle Harbour is a large natural harbour in Bermuda. It is located between the northeastern end of the main island and St. David's Island. Originally called Southampton Port, it was renamed as a result of its heavy fortification in the early decades of the Seventeenth century. GeographyCastle Harbour is surrounded by St. George's Parish to the north, east, and south, as well as Hamilton Parish to the west.
Outline of BermudaThe following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Bermuda: Bermuda – a British overseas territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Located off the east coast of the United States, it is situated around 1770 km (1,100 mi) northeast of Miami, Florida, and 1350 km (840 mi) south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The nearest landmass is Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, about 1030 km (640 mi) west-northwest.
Castle RoadsCastle Roads is the primary channel by which vessels enter Castle Harbour, Bermuda, from the Atlantic Ocean. Although little used today, except by pleasure boats, Castle Harbour was once an important anchorage, and an access route used by ships to reach the still important St. George's Harbour.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.