Great Isaac Cay, Bahamas

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Great Isaac Cay (26 deg 02’ N, 79 deg 06’ W) is a small Bahamian island located about 20 miles (32 km) north of the Bimini Islands. It is accessible only by boat.

The most prominent feature of the island is its lighthouse, which was built in 1859, and stands about 151 feet (46 meters) tall. It has been inactive since about 2000. In August 1969, the station was discovered to have been abandoned by its two keepers, who were never found. Many believers in the Bermuda Triangle claim that the keepers were two more victims lost to its mysterious forces.

The grounds are open to the public, although the lighthouse itself has had stairs removed to block access to the interior of that structure. The keepers’ house, cistern, and assorted buildings are crumbling into ruins. The derelict collection of abandoned buildings make Great Isaac Cay a popular destination for boaters.