Galley Islands
Nickname: Antigua Bay Islands | |
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| Administration | |
| Parish | Saint Peter |
The Galley Islands are an archipelago off the northeast coast of Antigua.[1]
Geography
[edit]At the northeastern extremity of North Sound, north of Guiana Island, are the Galley Islands, which includes Great Bird Island, Hells Gate Island, Red Head Island, Exchange Island, Rabbit Island, and Lobster Island. The majority of the Galley Islands are centered on Great Bird Island, the largest island and one that is located the farthest from the coast. A series of reef crowns run southwest into the North Sound from the islands. The Galley Islands are a part of Saint Peter.[2]
The islands have been a component of the North East Marine Management Area since 2006. The smaller islands of Antigua were integrated as an important area for coastal birds in 2007 and designated as an Offshore Islands Important Bird Area (AG006).[3]
Islands
[edit]| Name | Area (square metres) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Island | 20,965 | Also known as Great Man of War Island |
| Lobster Island | 3,552 | |
| Lobster Island Extension | 615 | |
| Redhead Island | 8,995 | Also known as Little Man of War Island |
| Exchange Island | 5,147 | |
| Hells Gate Island | 5,328 | |
| Jenny Island | 733 | |
| Galley Major Island | 5,904 | |
| Galley Minor Island | 1,691 | |
| Great Bird Island | 82,514 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Limits of Oceans and Seas" (PDF). 1953. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "GeoNames.org". www.geonames.org. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ^ "BirdLife Data Zone". datazone.birdlife.org. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ^ "Named Offshore Islands". nri.environment.gov.ag. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
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