Back Off Bay
Back Off Bay is a cove in Sint Eustatius, Lesser Antilles. Back Off Bay is situated nearby to the locality Docker’s Island, as well as near Compagnie Land.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include The Quill and F. D. Roosevelt Airport.
The Quill
Volcano
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The Quill, also known as Mount Mazinga, is a stratovolcano located on the island of Sint Eustatius in the Caribbean Netherlands. The summit elevation of 601 m above sea level makes it the second highest mountain in the Netherlands.
F. D. Roosevelt Airport
Aerodrome
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F. D. Roosevelt Airport is the airport located on the Dutch Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius. It was opened as "Golden Rock Airport" in 1946 and renamed for Franklin Delano Roosevelt. F. D. Roosevelt Airport is situated 4 km northwest of Back Off Bay.
Fort Oranje
Fort Oranje is a historic fortress located in Sint Eustatius in the Dutch Caribbean. It is located in Oranjestad, the island's capital, on a cliff overlooking Oranje Bay. Fort Oranje is situated 3 km northwest of Back Off Bay.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oranjestad.
Oranjestad
Town
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Oranjestad is a small town of 1,038 inhabitants; it is the capital and largest town of the island of Sint Eustatius in the Caribbean Netherlands. It is not to be confused with the far larger Oranjestad in Aruba. Oranjestad is situated 3 km northwest of Back Off Bay.
Back Off Bay
- Type: Cove
- Also known as: “Back-off Baai”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Sint Eustatius, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
17.46462° or 17° 27′ 53″ northLongitude
-62.96461° or 62° 57′ 53″ westElevation
14 metres (46 feet)Open location code
779VF27P+R5GeoNames ID
3513943
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Satellite Map
Discover Back Off Bay from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Docker’s Island and Compagnie Land.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Fort de Windt and Sugar Loaf.
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