Two Boats, Ascension Island

Two Boats
Village
View of Two Boats from the peak of Two Sisters
View of Two Boats from the peak of Two Sisters
Map of Ascension Island showing the village's location
Map of Ascension Island showing the village's location
Coordinates: 7°56′13″S 14°21′50″W / 7.937°S 14.364°W / -7.937; -14.364
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
British overseas territory Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
IslandAscension Island
Population
 • Total120 (est.)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
ClimateBWh

Two Boats is a village at the foot of Green Mountain, Ascension Island, about 3 miles (4.8 km) from Wideawake Airfield. With slightly over 120 inhabitants, its the second largest settlement on the island.

History

The two boats were originally placed to provide shade for Royal Marines transporting water in the 19th century. This is why it has that name.

Main sights

Two Boats is also the site of the Two Boats Club (bar and snackbar with regular live music), a large fresh water swimming pool, children's playground, and Two Boats School, the island's only school.

Gallery

See also

References

External links

Media related to Two Boats at Wikimedia Commons


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