Amelia Island is part of the Sea Islands located off the coasts of the United States from South Carolina down to Florida. At its widest point, Amelia Island is four miles wide; it is 13 miles long. The communities of Amelia City and Fernandina Beach are both located on the island. Fernandina Marina lies at the center of this fascinating little island in the heart of Fernandina Beach. The island was named after Princess Amelia, the daughter of King George II of England.
Fernandina Beach is called the "Isle of 8 Flags" because of the eight countries' banners that have been raised over the island since around the 1660s. These sovereign nations include Mexico, the Green Flag of Florida, the Navy Jack (flag of the southern states during the Civil War), France, Great Britain and two helpings of Spain.
The Port of Fernandina is a natural deep water harbor along a western inlet, about 45 minutes from dockside to open ocean. For a sleepy-looking little island, Fernandina provides terminal services to container lines servicing a number of South American countries, including Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and others. The port also services more than 15 paper and pulp mills dotted around Florida and the southeast.
At the northernmost point on Amelia Island situated on a peninsula lies Fort Clinch. While the current structure was not erected until the 19th century, the site has been periodically occupied by troops since 1736, owing to its strategic location at the entrance to St Marys River and Cumberland Sound.
St Marys River (yeah, look it up, there's no apostrophe) is at the very southern end of Georgia, forming part of its border with Florida. The River Styx (yup, only not the mythical one separating hell and earth) provides the source for St Marys River, which emerges from the River Styx as a small stream. Cumberland Sound is a small bay in between Florida and Georgia that has a confluence with St Marys River.
Fort Clinch, one of the best preserved 19th century fortifications, became part of the Florida state park system in 1935. Visitors may enjoy beachcombing, sunbathing and swimming. There are self-guided nature trails, youth camping facilities and a family campground. Daily tours are conducted of the Fort as are reenactments of how the soldiers lived in the garrison.
In the waters of Fort Clinch State Park, where the rocks are awash at high mean tide, it is possible to catch loads of tiger-striped Sheephead fish as large as eight pounds or bigger, along with the occasional Fernandina Speckled Sea Trout. At high tide, when the rocks are completely submerged, you can add one or two redfish to your haul for the day.
What looks like a sleepy little community turns out to be both historically and culturally significant. Fernandina Marina and the surrounding area pleasant and busy, the homes are huge and elegant. This would be an ideal location for people who are retired. The marina itself is staffed by four assistant dockmasters, an accountant and a maintenance engineer, all under the direction of a full-time manager.
Fernandina Beach is called the "Isle of 8 Flags" because of the eight countries' banners that have been raised over the island since around the 1660s. These sovereign nations include Mexico, the Green Flag of Florida, the Navy Jack (flag of the southern states during the Civil War), France, Great Britain and two helpings of Spain.
The Port of Fernandina is a natural deep water harbor along a western inlet, about 45 minutes from dockside to open ocean. For a sleepy-looking little island, Fernandina provides terminal services to container lines servicing a number of South American countries, including Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and others. The port also services more than 15 paper and pulp mills dotted around Florida and the southeast.
At the northernmost point on Amelia Island situated on a peninsula lies Fort Clinch. While the current structure was not erected until the 19th century, the site has been periodically occupied by troops since 1736, owing to its strategic location at the entrance to St Marys River and Cumberland Sound.
St Marys River (yeah, look it up, there's no apostrophe) is at the very southern end of Georgia, forming part of its border with Florida. The River Styx (yup, only not the mythical one separating hell and earth) provides the source for St Marys River, which emerges from the River Styx as a small stream. Cumberland Sound is a small bay in between Florida and Georgia that has a confluence with St Marys River.
Fort Clinch, one of the best preserved 19th century fortifications, became part of the Florida state park system in 1935. Visitors may enjoy beachcombing, sunbathing and swimming. There are self-guided nature trails, youth camping facilities and a family campground. Daily tours are conducted of the Fort as are reenactments of how the soldiers lived in the garrison.
In the waters of Fort Clinch State Park, where the rocks are awash at high mean tide, it is possible to catch loads of tiger-striped Sheephead fish as large as eight pounds or bigger, along with the occasional Fernandina Speckled Sea Trout. At high tide, when the rocks are completely submerged, you can add one or two redfish to your haul for the day.
What looks like a sleepy little community turns out to be both historically and culturally significant. Fernandina Marina and the surrounding area pleasant and busy, the homes are huge and elegant. This would be an ideal location for people who are retired. The marina itself is staffed by four assistant dockmasters, an accountant and a maintenance engineer, all under the direction of a full-time manager.
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