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Two Boats is a village at the foot of Green Mountain, Ascension Island, about 3 miles (4.8 km) from Wideawake Airfield. It has a population of about 120 and is residential in nature.

Two Boats
Village
View of Two Boats from the peak of Two Sisters
Map of Ascension Island showing the village's location
Coordinates: 7.937°S 14.364°W / -7.937; -14.364
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
British overseas territory Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
IslandAscension Island
Population
  Total120 (est.)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
ClimateBWh

History


The two boats were originally placed to provide shade for Royal Marines transporting water in the 19th century.


Main sights


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.




See also



References




    Media related to Two Boats at Wikimedia Commons





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