South Sentinel Island

India / Andaman and Nicobar Islands / Port Blair /
 island, uninhabited island
South Sentinel Island is about 40 km westward of North Brother and lies on Port Blair- Chennai (Madras) route. The Island is the first land fall which is picked up by the Masters of the vessel from Chennai heading for Port Blair. This Lighthouse was established specifically for these vessels.

South Sentinel Island is an un-inhabited island having almost level ground. The approach to island is possible only by Lighthouse Tender M.V. Pradeep. The island is surrounded by reefs. There are plentiful turtles and robber crabs found on the Island. It has dense forest and coconut growth.

There is a light house on the island which is not seen in the imagery.www.dgllnoida.gov.in/anthaman/SOUTH%20SENTINEL%20ISLAND...
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Coordinates:   10°58'38"N   92°13'15"E

Comments

  • beautiful islands
  • South Sentinel Island is not open to visiters,however in 1969 we landed on this beautiful island and found a large number of 'robber'crabs with one huge claw,about 6 to 9 inches long capable of crushing a coconut to enable it get to the kernel to eat it.The crabs climb the coconut trees and nip them to drop them to the ground and scramble down to eat it but most of the time other crabs take it and run-off ie rob it.Has beautiful beaches alround with crystal clears waters and thousands of coconut trees.
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