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 100 inhabitants it's the second largest settlement on the island.
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 |
History edit
The two boats were originally placed to provide shade for Royal Marines transporting water in the 19th century.
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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External links edit
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