San Salvador Bahamas
A little background on San Salvador...
San Salvador is the first landfall site of Christopher Columbus on his initial voyage of discovery in 1492. Four separate monuments mark the exact spot Columbus came ashore, however, it is generally regarded that he landed at Long Bay where a big stone cross stands. Called Guanahani by the native Lucayan Indians, Columbus renamed the island San Salvador or "Holy Saviour," noting in his journal, "The beauty of these islands surpasses that of any other and as much as the day surpasses the night in splendour."
However, the island subsequently became the headquarters of the buccaneer George Watling and carried his name (Watling Island) until 1925, reflecting his great influence. The pace of life here has changed little over the centuries. Today, San Salvador is the ultimate escape. The island has miles of pristine and secluded beaches, and an emerald-blue sea of such sparkling clarity that divers have visibility of up to 150 feet. Challenging reef and wreck diving can be undertaken at High Cay, Low Cay, and Middle Cay. (http://www.geographia.com/bahamas/bsssin01.htm)
What other information can you find out about San Salvador Island? What is currently found there?
Vocabulary Terms: San Salvador, Coral Reef, Long Bay, George Watling, and Christopher Columbus (remember you have to write 2-3 sentances about each)
posted by Ms. Biersbach @ 9:53 AM
21 Comments:
Hi nice site. Since you used my blog link (that's what it there for) can I use the island link?
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Why was the name of the island changed in 1925?
How much resources are used during the research?
What happens if the sponge is purple, does it have a disease?
coral reefs like to live in water that have the temperture between 70 and 85 degrees f.
What other information can you find out about San Salvador Island?
The British gained control of what are now the Bahamas in the early 1700s. For some time, San Salvador was the home of John Watling, who gave the island its alternative name by which it was officially known until 1925. At that time, the name "San Salvador" was transferred from another place, now called Cat Island, and given to "Watling Island" under the belief that it seemed a much more likely match for Columbus' description of Guanahani.
What is currently found there?
Today, about 1,000 people reside on San Salvador Island and its principal community is Cockburn Town, the seat of local government.
The Gerace Research Center is located on the north end of the island on the shores of Graham's Harbour. Over a thousand students and researchers use the station every year as a base of operations from which to study tropical marine geology, biology, and archaeology.
Why the island became the headquarters of the buccaneer George Watling?
What is high, middle, and low cay?
In 1998 20 percent of tissue died on affected species?
Response to Jocelyn:
John Waitling, one of the Inhabitants who gave San Salvador its alternative name "Waitling Island" before San Salvador had its name changed. The people of San Salvador decided to change the name of the island because they thought that San Salvador would befit Christopher Columbus' description of another island.
Mrs. Biersbach, for the vocab terms, what do you mean by Long Bay because there are many Long Bays, and I don't know which to find out more about.
Hi, why are some of the sponges in the coral reefs white? DOes this mean this specific sponge is dieing or desiesed?
Response to william, i belive that the project takes alot of resources such as under water swimming stuff.
Respond to Richard. I believe the long bay Mrs.Biersbach is referring to is maybe the Bahama's or San Salvador.
yes I had the same question has richard? what do you mean by long Bay? just in general or especific?
My answer to the question "What is currently found there?" is that today, there are ancient ruins, many monuments and of course scuba-diving is the main attraction.
What other information can you find out about San Salvador Island? What is currently found there?
The British gained control of the island since it was spotted by Christopher Colombus during his expedition. About 1,000 people reside on the island. The island is popular for tourism because of its sandy beach and beautiful waters. It is home to many shallow-water reefs, so many fish can be found in the water.
to answer richard's question,
by long bay, she means the grand strand, which is a large stretch of beaches extending from calabash, north carolina to georgetown, south carolina.
at least thats what i think she means(:
what kind of stuff are found in san salvador?
it seems that san salvador is a very small island and its mostly all water.
do peolpe live there?
or just peolpe that go to do experiments?
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