Capella Island
Capella Island is a 230-acre (0.93 km2) uninhabited island and diving spot[1] that is owned by the United States Virgin Islands. It is located about 2 miles (4 km) south of the island of St. Thomas. It is adjacent to Buck Island, home of Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge, about twice the size of Capella. The two islands are separated by a minor channel.[2] Together Capella, Buck, and associated islets are sometimes referred to as the Capella Islands.
Capella Island Location in the Caribbean Capella Island Capella Island (Caribbean) | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Caribbean Sea |
| Coordinates | 18°16′29″N 64°53′16″W |
| Area | 230 acres (93 ha) |
| Administration | |
| Federal Department | U.S. Department of the Interior |
| Federal Agency | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Capital city | Washington, D.C. |
| Largest settlement | New York City |
| President | Joseph Biden |
References
- Jackson, Jack (10 January 2017). "The United States Virgin Islands". Dive Atlas of the World: An Illustrated Reference to the Best Sites. Fox Chapel Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60765-362-2. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- United States Coast Pilot, West Indies: Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1939. p. 186-187. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
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