Hanover Sound
Hanover Sound is a sound in New Providence, Bahamas. Hanover Sound is situated nearby to the locality Creek Village, as well as near the subdivision Blair Estates.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort Montagu.
Fort Montagu
Fort
Photo: Oscar Flowers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Fort Montagu is a small fort of four cannon on the eastern shore of New Providence Island Bahamas. Peter Henry Bruce oversaw the construction of the fort that began in 1741 to defend the British possession from Spanish invaders. Fort Montagu is situated 2½ miles southwest of Hanover Sound.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nassau.
Nassau
Photo: Dolphins, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Nassau is the capital of The Bahamas. It is the largest city in the Bahamas and its low-rise sprawl dominates the eastern half of New Providence Island. The city's name is locally pronounced like "NAH-sor" but without the R.
Hanover Sound
- Type: Sound
- Category: body of water
- Location: New Providence, Bahamas, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
25.1° or 25° 6′ northLongitude
-77.28333° or 77° 17′ westOpen location code
77Q43PX8+XMGeoNames ID
3572241
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Creek Village and Blair Estates.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Rose Island Rocks and Salt Cay.
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