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| | name = Carcass Island | |||
| | type = ] | |||
| | native_name = Isla del Rosario | |||
| | native_name_lang = es | |||
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| | image_skyline = Carcass Island - Falkland Islands.jpg | |||
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| | pushpin_map_caption = Carcass Island shown within the ] | |||
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| | subdivision_name = ] (]) | |||
| | subdivision_type1 = Island group | |||
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| | named_for = English: "]" after ship<br />Spanish: Island of the ] | |||
| | seat_type = Main settlement | |||
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| | area_total_km2 = 18.94 | |||
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| | elevation_max_m = 220 | |||
| | elevation_max_footnotes = <br />(Mount Byng) | |||
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| '''Carcass Island''' ( |
'''Carcass Island''' ({{langx|es|Isla del Rosario}}) is the largest of the West Point Island Group of the ]. | ||
| ==Description== | |||
| It lies north-west of ] and south-east of the ]. It is {{convert|10|km|mi|abbr=on}} in length, has a maximum width of {{convert|2.5|km|mi|abbr=on}}, and is {{convert|19|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}} in area.<ref name="falklandsconservation"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710223934/http://www.falklandsconservation.com/wildlife/birds/IBAs/iba_west_point.pdf |date=2011-07-10 }}. The source uses metric units.</ref> The highest points of the island are Stanley Hill and Mount Byng at {{convert|220|m|ft|abbr=on}}. The north-eastern coast has cliffs and slopes while there are large sand bays and a tidal rocky point to the north-west. There are also stretches of duneland. Leopard Beach is often used as a landing point. | |||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| The island's grim-sounding name comes from the ship ], which surveyed the island in 1766. Its accompanying vessel, ], gave its name to the nearby ], and its captain, ], gave his name to ]. | |||
| It has been run as a ] for over a century and is owned by R. P. McGill.<ref name="falklandsconservation"/> The island's three ] are a boathouse, shed and store.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.falklands.info/background/listedb.html| work=Buildings and Structures in the Falkland Islands designated as being of Architectural or Historic Interest| title=Falkland Islands Information Web Portal| access-date=2008-07-08| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728105037/http://www.falklands.info/background/listedb.html| archive-date=2012-07-28}}</ref> Its small settlement lying on ] on the southwest coast is also known for its ] and has a small grocery shop. | |||
| It is currently run as a ] by Rob McGill. Its small settlement, lying on ] on the south west coast, is also known for its ]s, containing such exoticisms as ] trees, and ]s and has a small shop. | |||
| Carcass Island was considered as one of the potential sites for a British amphibious landing during the ];<ref>Bicheno, Hugh (2006) ''Razor's Edge: The Unofficial History of the Falklands War''. London. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. {{ISBN|978-0-7538-2186-2}}</ref> however, the British landings took place on ] in the west of ], on ]. The plan would have been for a "]". The main objections to this plan were threefold: 1) Carcass Island, being in the west of the archipelago, was nearest to continental Argentine bases; 2) its proximity to the airbase on ]; and 3) its remoteness from ], as it was furthest from the main objectives, and ] was ultimately bypassed in the war. | |||
| ==Geography== | |||
| The highest points of the island are Stanley hill, and Mount Bing (304 metres). There are also stretches of duneland. Leopard Beach is often used as a landing point. | |||
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==Flora and fauna== | ||
| Though the island has been a sheep farm for more than a century, careful management has preserved its varied habitat and mature ] grows in replanted coastal paddocks.<ref name="falklandsconservation"/> The island contains one of the few substantial stands of trees in the Falklands. There is however, a true wood at ]. None of the species are ], but they include such exoticisms as ] trees and ]. The night herons nest within these trees. The gardens also include other introduced plants such as ]s, ]s and ]s.<ref name="Wigglesworth">Wigglesworth, Angela. (1992) ''Falkland People''. Pub. Peter Owen. {{ISBN|0-7206-0850-3}}</ref> | |||
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| '']'' on Carcass Island]] | |||
| The island has no ]s or ]s, and as a result has a wide variety of ]life including ]s, as well as ] |
The island has no ]s or ]s, and as a result has a wide variety of ]life including ]s, known in the Falkland Islands as "quarks", as well as ] and ]s. The several substantial freshwater ponds are important ] sites. | ||
| The ] group, which includes Carcass Island, has been identified by ] as an ] (IBA). Birds for which the site is of conservation significance include ]s, ], ]s, ]s, ]s, ]es, ]s, ], ]s and ]es.<ref name=bli>{{cite web |url=http://www.birdlife.org |title=West Point Island Group |access-date=2012-10-20 |work=Important Bird Areas factsheet |publisher=BirdLife International |date=2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070710124603/http://www.birdlife.org/ |archive-date=2007-07-10 }}</ref> | |||
| ==References== | |||
| * Stonehouse, B (ed.) ''Encyclopedia of Antarctica and the Southern Oceans'' (2002, {{ISBN|0-471-98665-8}}) | |||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| * {{wikivoyage-inline|Carcass Island}} | |||
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* http://www.ladatco.com/fk-crs.htm | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:52, 25 October 2024
Island in Falkland Islands
| Carcass Island Isla del Rosario | |
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| Island | |
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  Carcass IslandCarcass Island shown within the Falkland Islands | |
| Coordinates: 51°16′50″S 60°33′45″W / 51.28056°S 60.56250°W / -51.28056; -60.56250 | |
| Country | Falkland Islands (UK) |
| Named for | English: "Carcass" after ship Spanish: Island of the Rosary |
| Main settlement | Port Patterson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.94 km (7.31 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (FKST) |
| If shown, area and population ranks are for all islands and all inhabited islands in the Falklands respectively. | |
Carcass Island (Spanish: Isla del Rosario) is the largest of the West Point Island Group of the Falkland Islands.
Description
It lies north-west of West Falkland and south-east of the Jason Islands. It is 10 km (6.2 mi) in length, has a maximum width of 2.5 km (1.6 mi), and is 19 km (7.3 sq mi) in area. The highest points of the island are Stanley Hill and Mount Byng at 220 m (720 ft). The north-eastern coast has cliffs and slopes while there are large sand bays and a tidal rocky point to the north-west. There are also stretches of duneland. Leopard Beach is often used as a landing point.
History
The island's grim-sounding name comes from the ship HMS Carcass, which surveyed the island in 1766. Its accompanying vessel, HMS Jason, gave its name to the nearby Jason Islands, and its captain, John MacBride, gave his name to MacBride Head.
It has been run as a sheep farm for over a century and is owned by R. P. McGill. The island's three heritage-listed buildings are a boathouse, shed and store. Its small settlement lying on Port Patterson on the southwest coast is also known for its gardens and has a small grocery shop.
Carcass Island was considered as one of the potential sites for a British amphibious landing during the Falklands War; however, the British landings took place on San Carlos Water in the west of East Falkland, on Falkland Sound. The plan would have been for a "stone aircraft carrier". The main objections to this plan were threefold: 1) Carcass Island, being in the west of the archipelago, was nearest to continental Argentine bases; 2) its proximity to the airbase on Pebble Island; and 3) its remoteness from Stanley, as it was furthest from the main objectives, and West Falkland was ultimately bypassed in the war.
Flora and fauna
Though the island has been a sheep farm for more than a century, careful management has preserved its varied habitat and mature tussac grows in replanted coastal paddocks. The island contains one of the few substantial stands of trees in the Falklands. There is however, a true wood at Hill Cove. None of the species are endemic, but they include such exoticisms as Monterey cypress trees and New Zealand cabbage palms. The night herons nest within these trees. The gardens also include other introduced plants such as fuchsias, lupins and dog roses.
The island has no rats or cats, and as a result has a wide variety of birdlife including black-crowned night herons, known in the Falkland Islands as "quarks", as well as seals and penguins. The several substantial freshwater ponds are important waterfowl sites.
The West Point Island group, which includes Carcass Island, has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA). Birds for which the site is of conservation significance include Falkland steamer ducks, ruddy-headed geese, gentoo penguins, southern rockhopper penguins, Magellanic penguins, black-browed albatrosses, striated caracaras, blackish cinclodes, Cobb's wrens and white-bridled finches.
References
- Stonehouse, B (ed.) Encyclopedia of Antarctica and the Southern Oceans (2002, ISBN 0-471-98665-8)
- ^ PART II: Falkland Islands Important Bird Areas Archived 2011-07-10 at the Wayback Machine. The source uses metric units.
- "Falkland Islands Information Web Portal". Buildings and Structures in the Falkland Islands designated as being of Architectural or Historic Interest. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2008.
- Bicheno, Hugh (2006) Razor's Edge: The Unofficial History of the Falklands War. London. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. ISBN 978-0-7538-2186-2
- Wigglesworth, Angela. (1992) Falkland People. Pub. Peter Owen. ISBN 0-7206-0850-3
- "West Point Island Group". Important Bird Areas factsheet. BirdLife International. 2012. Archived from the original on 10 July 2007. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
External links
Carcass Island travel guide from Wikivoyage- Carcass Island
- http://www.ladatco.com/fk-crs.htm
- Wildlife shots of Carcass island
- Carcass Island of the Falkland Islands
