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Ross Island, was the administrative capital during
the British rule over India . It is a small island which
stands off as a guard to Port Blair harbor. It extends
over an area of just 0.6 sq km. Ross Island is much
famous for its historical backgrounds and ruins which
are vivid examples to years of yore.
You will find here
- Well-landscaped lawns leading up to clubhouses.
- Swimming pools
- Granaries
- Officer Messes
- Tennis Courts
- And a majestic church now ruined after the earthquake
of 1941.
- Graveyard with headstones of army officers who saw
an early death and also of an infant who lived only
for 22 hours
- A small museum Smritika which depicts the history
of the island , this has been set up by the Navy who
now own this palce.
You can visit Ross island during day time as the boat
services are available from the Phoenix Bay jetty at
8.30 AM, 10.30 AM, and 12.30 PM.
How To Reach Ross Island Andamans :
Air: Port Blair Airport
Sea: Passenger ship service from Chennai,Calcutta,Vishakhapatnam
. Boat service from Phoenix Jetty.
If you enjoy historical tours where you can leaf through
the pages of history then surely visit Ross Island in
the Andamans. You will love the experience , tours are
conducted by South India Tour Travel
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