Location Bay of Bengal Total islands 1 Length 4.1 km (2.55 mi) Elevation 216 m Postal code 744202 Archipelago Andaman Islands | Adjacent bodies of water Indian Ocean Major islands Wilson Width 4.3 km (2.67 mi) Area 14.3 km² Area code 031927 Adjacent body of water Indian Ocean | |
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Wilson Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. the island is lying 57 km (35 mi) northeast from Port Blair.
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Etymology
Wilson is named after Brigadier Commander Sir Archdale Wilson.
History
The establishment of a lighted beacon on Wilson Island was over due. It was during 1993-94 that the G.I. trestle was erected on the North-West shore of the island and the modern solar powered equipment from ‘Tide land’ of USA was installed over the trestle tower. The lighthouse was commissioned on 23 March 1994. the lighthouse is accessible only by boat.
Geography
The island belongs to the Ritchie's Archipelago and is located between Nicholson Island and John Lawrence Island. a narrow channel (400 m (1,312 ft)) separates it from Sir William Peel Island to the south.
Administration
Politically, Wilson Island is part of Port Blair Taluk.
Demographics
The island is uninhabited.