The
island is uninhabited and privately owned by Dr Henry
Jarecki. Its area is about 600 acres (2.4 km²),
and is about 2.5 miles (4 km) long. A large harbour
known as "The Bight" offers one of the most
protected anchorages in the area. It is considered
to be one of the "Little Sisters," along
with Pelican Island, Peter Island, Salt Island, Dead
Man's Chest Island, and Ginger Island. This group
of islands is smaller, lower, and more arid than other
islands to the north and west.
Norman
Island is a well-known destination for cruisers and
other tourists because of 3 water-level caves at the
base of cliffs just outside the western edge of The
Bight. The caves are ideal for snorkeling, and push
deeply enough into the cliffs that darkness makes
the experience like a night dive.
The island
has no permanent inhabitants (other than wild goats),
but there is a restaurant and bar named "Pirates"
located in the Bight. There is also an old barge named
the William Thornton (or "Willie T" to locals)
which operates as a bar and restaurant.
Further
infomration on the Britisha Virgin Islands can be
found at Wikipedia. |
