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Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a species of flowering tree in the mulberry and jackfruit family (Moraceae) believed to be a domesticated descendant of Artocarpus camansi originating in New Guinea, the Maluku Islands, and the Philippines. It was initially spread to Oceania via the Austronesian expansion. It was further spread to…

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Few fishing grounds in the world can match those of the Bahamas for year-round, action-packed, sure-fire light tackle angling. The inshore and offshore waters teem with a fascinating variety of game fish, having, in their midst, plenty of individuals of world record dimensions.  In the winter months, wahoo, kingfish, kingfish…

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Lyford Cay is loated on the western tip of New Providence. The cay was named after Captain William Lyford Jr., a mariner of note in Colonial and Revolutionary times, and is built on a 448-acre (181 ha) grant he received for his services as a Loyalist in the American Revolutionary…

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Bay Street began when a small town began to grow along the waterfront of Charles Towne (Nassau) between 1648 and 1666. At this time, Bay Street was known simply as The Strand – a meandering path with a few shacks and coconut palms. Throughout the 20th century, Bay Street was…

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The Garden of Remembrance is located on Parliament Street, Nassau. The garden, located at the back of the Supreme Court building, contains a Cenotaph memorial for the Bahamians who lost their lives in World Wars I and II. Postcards 1971 – Calypso Distributors Ltd (10×111500 Series) References The Islands of…

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Blister Beach is located in Bailey Town, North Bimini. 1979 – Dynacolor Graphics Inc (P2300 Series)

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Bank Lane is located in Nassau. The lane’s name derives from The Bank of Nassau, a company incorporated in 1888. The bank opened for business in 1889 in the offices of the late Public Bank in the Eastern Public Building and continued there until 1911, when it moved into its…

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Bailey Town is located in North Bimini. It was the centre of charter boat fishing. Things To Do Blister Beach

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The King’s Highway is one of two roads through North Bimini‘s main settlement. It runs parallel to Queen’s Highway. Postcards/Lettercards/Letter Folders 1964 – Dexter Press Inc (84700-B Series) 1964 – Dexter Press Inc (84900-B Series)

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In 1950, Frank L. Fraser founded the Eastern Shipping Corporation. In May 1954 he purchased two ships from Eastern Steamship Lines, SS Yarmouth and SS Evangeline. The SS Yarmouth was transferred to a Panamanian registry where she was renamed SS Yarmouth Castle and then the SS Queen of Nassau. The Evangeline…

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