Wilson Island
- Coordinates
- 12.13, 92.98
Wilson Island is an island of the Andaman Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal, part of the Indian union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island belongs to the South Andaman administrative district and lies approximately 57 kilometers northeast of Port Blair. It has a total area of 14.3 square kilometers and a coastline of 16.2 kilometers, with an elevation of 216 meters at its highest point, Round Hill.
The island is home to a lighthouse, which was commissioned on March 23, 1994. The lighthouse is a significant feature of the island, and its construction marked an important milestone in the island's history. Wilson Island is named after Sir Archdale Wilson, a Brigadier Commander, and it is also known as Sir Archdale Wilson Island. The island has a population of 0, according to the 2011 census, and it is part of the Ritchie's Archipelago island sub-group.
The island's history is closely tied to the British colonial era, and the naming of the island after Sir Archdale Wilson reflects this history. Today, the island is a remote and uninhabited outpost, with the lighthouse being one of its most notable features. Despite its small size and remote location, Wilson Island plays an important role in the maritime history of the region, and its lighthouse continues to serve as a vital aid to navigation for ships passing through the Bay of Bengal.
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- '''Wilson Island''' is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island lies northeast of Port Blair.
- Location Text
- Ritchie's Archipelago