Georgetown is the capital and chief settlement of Ascension Island, in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, situated on the west coast of the island.

Two Boats, also known as Two Boats Village, is a village at the foot of Green Mountain on Ascension Island. Founded in the early 19th century, it was a originally a resting point for sailors who sought to ascend the mountain. Two Boats is situated 3½ miles east of Thornton.

Thornton

Type: Locality with 110 residents
Location: Ascension, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Africa
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Latitude

-7.93333° or 7° 56′ south

Longitude

-14.41667° or 14° 25′ west

Population

110

Elevation

66 feet (20 metres)

Open location code

6C473H8M+M8

GeoNames ID

2411327

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