Hinson's Island, Bermuda

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Hinson's Island Lighthouse

Location	Hinson's Island, Paget Parish, Bermuda
Coordinates	32°17′04″N 64°48′22″W / 32.284444°N 64.806119°W / 32.284444; -64.806119
Tower
Height	4 m (13 ft)
Markings	white tower with red band[1]
Power source	solar power
Light
Focal height	4 m (13 ft)
Range	5 nmi (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
Characteristic	Fl R 2.5s

Hinson's Island is a small island within the

and is still within the Warwick North constituency.

Hinson's Island is the only island in Bermuda served by the government ferry system. The population of Hinson's Island is approximately 50 people.

Hinson's (formerly known as Brown's or Godet's) Island is one of the larger islands in the Great Sound. Like its neighbours, it was used as a prisoner of war camp during the Second Boer War, then became the base for Bermuda's first seaplane service.

See also

• List of lighthouses in Bermuda

References

32°16′57″N 64°48′10″W / 32.28250°N 64.80278°W / 32.28250; -64.80278

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