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Ackland Island of the Bahamas.
Crooked Island Passage serves as an important route for steam ships
traveling on a southern route -- mostly to Central and South America.
American Loyalists first settled here in 1783, bringing with them slaves
and money to start a short-lived cotton industry. At the turn of the
19th century, around 50 island plantations were in existence and
hundreds of slaves worked the fields. As the Blight in the 1820s
destroyed most of the plantations, the islands soon became uneconomical.
Today, most of the natives’ income centers on fishing and simple
farming.
At the southern and southeastern part of The Islands Of The Bahamas
chain lies Acklins Island. This lesser known island has many unusual
rock formations, beautiful beaches and varied plant and animal life. The
island is so quiet that you can hear the tropical breezes blow. But
solitude has its price. Visitors will find truly memorable bone fishing,
deep-sea fishing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming and
sunbathing, but they’ll be pretty much on their own in their enjoyment.
But if you love being surrounded by tropical birds, rolling hills and a
coastline with hidden coves and tiny, colorful villages -- you may want
to put Acklins Island on your itinerary.
Crooked Island (together with Long Cay) forms the northwest part of the
atoll system. Although this island is a relatively quiet location -- it
has many attributes. For diving enthusiasts, there are many coral and
reef formations to enjoy. If fishing is your game, deep creeks and tidal
flats are filled with game fish that will make for an exciting fishing
adventure. In addition, there are miles of beautiful and relaxing
beaches.
The Islands of the Bahamas.
There are various sized
Bahamas Islands located
in the Bahamas. Click any of the below names to be directed to a
detailed section of the Island.
We hope you find this information useful and hope you choose us for
your one of your next cruises to the Bahamas. Remember that we
specialize in Bahamas Cruises.
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