Landmark· Ragged Island· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands
HMBS Flamingo memorial history (1980)
22° 11.4′ N · 75° 43.5′ W · approximate
On May 10, 1980 Cuban MiG-21s sank the Bahamian patrol boat HMBS Flamingo after she arrested two Cuban fishing boats for poaching in Bahamian waters; four marines died and the survivors reached Duncan Town.
Practical
Coordinate approx: pinned at Duncan Town, where the 15 surviving crew and their commander were landed; the sinking position is not published. Wikipedia (Royal Bahamas Defence Force): Cuba later admitted responsibility and paid $10 million compensation. The RBDF keeps a base at Gun Point, Ragged Island; expect Defence Force patrols and be ready to show your cruising and fishing permits.
Best for
Context for the Defence Force presence in the Raggeds
Nearby
- Duncan TownRight here
- Hurricane Irma 2017 and Duncan Town recoveryRight here
- Hurricane season in the Jumentos and RaggedsRight here
- Man-O-War Hill Lighthouse (Ragged Island)0.2 NM away
- Sheila's Fisherman Lounge (Duncan Town)0.2 NM away
- Duncan Town church0.3 NM away
- Duncan Town clinic0.3 NM away
- Duncan Town Government Dock (dinghy landing)0.3 NM away