Inaccessible Island
Inaccessible Island's location in relation to Tristan da Cunha | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | South Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 37°18′S 12°41′W / 37.30°S 12.68°W |
| Archipelago | Tristan da Cunha |
| Area | 12.65 km2 (4.88 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, x |
| Designated | 1995 (41st session) |
| Reference no. | 740 |
| Designated | 20 November 2008 |
| Reference no. | 1869 |
Inaccessible Island is a volcanic island located in the South Atlantic Ocean, 31 km (19 mi) south-west of Tristan da Cunha. Its highest point, Swale's Fell, reaches 581 m (1,906 ft), and the island is 12.65 km2 (4.88 sq mi) in area. The volcano was last active approximately one million years ago and is now extinct.
Inaccessible Island is a part of the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha, which is a part of the overseas territory of the United Kingdom known as Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Tristan da Cunha itself is accessible only by sea via a seven-day voyage from Cape Town, South Africa. The harbour on Inaccessible Island allows access for only a few days of the year. Access to Inaccessible Island must be granted by the local government office.