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Flying Fish Cove
Flying Fish Cove (Chinese: 飞鱼湾, Malay: Pantai Ikan Terbang) is the capital city and main settlement of Christmas Island. Although it was originally named after the British survey-ship Flying-Fish, many maps simply label it "The Settlement". It was the first British settlement on the island, established in 1888.
About a third of the territory's total population of 1,600 lives in Flying Fish Cove, which lies near the north-eastern tip of the island. There is a small harbour which serves tourists with yachts. It is possible to carry out recreational diving at the settlement's beach.
The settlement contains 3 villages apart from itself - Drumsite, Silver City and Poon Saan which are commonly listed as separate locations.
The survey vessel HMS Amethyst attempted to explore the island in 1857, but were unable to find a route on the island and abandoned their attempt. Another attempt was made by HMS Flying Fish in January 1887, but failed after facing similar problems. The island was named after the Flying Fish and a group of settlers from Cocos (Keeling) Islands founded the first settlement on the island in 1888. Phosphate mining was conducted on the island.
The settlement is listed on the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List, citing the following aspects of significance:
The historic Malay Kampong precinct within the town, the Industrial and Administrative Group precinct overlooking the town and the Administrator's House 1.5 km east of the town are also listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List.
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Flying Fish Cove
Flying Fish Cove (Chinese: 飞鱼湾, Malay: Pantai Ikan Terbang) is the capital city and main settlement of Christmas Island. Although it was originally named after the British survey-ship Flying-Fish, many maps simply label it "The Settlement". It was the first British settlement on the island, established in 1888.
About a third of the territory's total population of 1,600 lives in Flying Fish Cove, which lies near the north-eastern tip of the island. There is a small harbour which serves tourists with yachts. It is possible to carry out recreational diving at the settlement's beach.
The settlement contains 3 villages apart from itself - Drumsite, Silver City and Poon Saan which are commonly listed as separate locations.
The survey vessel HMS Amethyst attempted to explore the island in 1857, but were unable to find a route on the island and abandoned their attempt. Another attempt was made by HMS Flying Fish in January 1887, but failed after facing similar problems. The island was named after the Flying Fish and a group of settlers from Cocos (Keeling) Islands founded the first settlement on the island in 1888. Phosphate mining was conducted on the island.
The settlement is listed on the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List, citing the following aspects of significance:
The historic Malay Kampong precinct within the town, the Industrial and Administrative Group precinct overlooking the town and the Administrator's House 1.5 km east of the town are also listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List.
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