Two Boats, Ascension Island
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Two Boats | |
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Village | |
 View of Two Boats from the peak of Two Sisters | |
 Map of Ascension Island showing the village's location | |
| Coordinates: 7°56′13″S 14°21′50″W / 7.937°S 14.364°W | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| British overseas territory |  Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha |
| Island | Ascension Island |
| Population | |
| • Total | 120 (est.) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
| Climate | BWh |
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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Two Boats Village is visible in the centre of the image, taken from atop Green Mountain -
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References[edit]
External links[edit]
Media related to Two Boats at Wikimedia Commons
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