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as the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane on record. There are reports of major damage throughout the islands which has been described as "catastrophic damage" and "pure hell." In the days following the storm, CNN reported that 90% to 100% of all buildings on Man-O-War Cay had sustained damage.
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The home builders of Man-O-War are known throughout the Bahamas for building homes that "are built like ships, but bolted to the land." All the rafters and structure are joined together in a manner similar to ship construction and resist hurricanes very well. Several of the local boat builders still
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This island is about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) long, but relatively narrow, often less than 100 metres between the harbor and beach side of the island. A section of island called "The Narrows" by visitors and "The Low Place" by locals is exceptionally narrow, with a beach on both sides separated by a
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make the occasional "Abaco Dinghy" in their native woods of Madeira mahogany and other Bahamian hardwoods. They are today considered works of art and sought after by those who appreciate fine old world wooden vessels.
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When the American colonies were successful in defeating the British in the U.S. Revolutionary War, some British Loyalists fled the country, traveling to the closest Crown territory, The Bahamas.
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roadway built into the rock formation between them, less than 10 metres across. The harbor side of the island faces Marsh Harbour, and a beach side runs the length of the opposite shore.
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at the age of 14. Albury died in 1972, but the boat building on the Cay still lives on. The last big boat built by the William H. Albury Ship Yard was the
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Currently, Man-O-War's representatives on the Hope Town District Council, (which also includes two other neighboring Cays) are:
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Following the American Revolution, British Loyalists resettled to Man-O-War Cay. It is one of the early Loyalist settlements in
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with winds of 185 mph (295 km/h) and wind gusts up to 225 mph (360 km/h), tying Dorian with the
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Early 19th century settlers Benjamin and Eleanor Albury account for 70% of the island's current Alburys.
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Most of the residents are in some way or another related to the Albury family. The people are very
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is sold on the island. During the summer some local houses are rented by vacationing families.
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the sections read like a rambling personal essay, not at all like an encyclopedia article.
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was renowned in the country for his boat building skills. He built his first
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The diving, snorkeling and water sports around the island are available.
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made landfall on Man-O-War Cay in the Abaco Islands after 16:00
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Man-O-War, My Island Home: A History of an Outer Abaco Island
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Abaco Dinghies built by Joseph Albury on Man-O-War Cay, 2010
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Public travel to Man-O-War Cay is available via ferry from
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in his honor. Today, boat building consists primarily of
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Man-O-War Cay is represented in Parliament by The MP (
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This article is about the island. For other uses, see
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Man-O-War Cay is located in Bahamas
Man-O-War Cay is located in North Atlantic
Atlantic Ocean
26°35′15″N 77°00′25″W / 26.58750°N 77.00694°W / 26.58750; -77.00694
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Lucayan Archipelago
Bahamas
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