Smith's Island, Bermuda facts for kids
 Smith's Island
Location in Bermuda
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| Coordinates | 32°22′17″N 64°39′53″W / 32.3715°N 64.6646°W |
| Area | 24.5 ha (61 acres) |
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| Parish | St. George's Parish |
Smith's Island is a small island that is part of Bermuda. It is located in St. George's Parish, which is in the northeast part of Bermuda.
About Smith's Island
Smith's Island is about 61 acres (24.5 hectares) in size. It is found near the northern entrance of St. George's Harbour. The island is east of the town of St. George's. It is also south of the slightly smaller Paget Island and close to the coast of the much larger St. David's Island.
Island History
Smith's Island is very important in Bermuda's history. It was the site of the very first settlement there. In 1610, three men named Carter, Chard, and Waters built cabins on the island. They were survivors from a shipwreck in 1609 of a ship called the Sea Venture. Most other survivors sailed to Jamestown, Virginia, but these three stayed behind. This happened two years before the first planned group of colonists arrived in Bermuda on July 11, 1612.
