Rosevear
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 Northern tip of Rosevear | |
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Rosevear is a small uninhabited island in the Isles of Scilly, and part of the group of Western Rocks.
The island became infamous because of the number of shipwrecks in the area[1].
The island was also the site of a temporary worker's settlement during the building of the Bishop Rock lighthouse[2] and the remains of workers' cottages and a smithy are still on the island. A ship's funnel lies amongst the rocks of Rosevear; this comes from the "Cité de Verdun", which was wrecked on Rosevear in 1925[3]. The island is a haven for seabirds and seals.
It is possible for boats to land on Rosevear, although this is dependent on unreliable natural harbours, and there are no regular trips run for tourists.
References
- ↑ "Scuba Travel - Rosevear". Scubatravel.co.uk. http://www.scubatravel.co.uk/rosevear.html. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ "http://www.twelveheads.com/t697.htm". Twelveheads.com. http://www.twelveheads.com/t697.htm. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ Glynis Cooper, Rosevear: A Desert Island Story, Historic Occasions, 2002. p4. ISBN 1900006006. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
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St Mary's •
St Agnes •
Tresco •
Bryher •
St Martin's •
Gugh
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