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Ass Island (Spanish: Isla del Rosario) is one of the Falkland Islands, lying north west of West Falkland and south east of the Jason Islands.
History
Its grim sounding name comes from the ship HMS Carcass, which surveyed the island in 1766. It has been settled continuously for over a hundred years.
It is currently run as a sheep farm by Rob McGill. Its small settlement, lying on Port Patterson on the south west coast, is also known for its gardens, containing such exoticisms as Monterey cypress trees, and New Zealand cabbage palms and has a small shop.
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.
Wildlife
Tim's mom run's rampant in the dense forests of this island... BEWARE!
External links
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