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'''Great Harbour Cay''' {{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|iː}} is the major island in the north [[Berry Islands]]. It has a population of 353
The
==Berry Island Chain==
[[File: Great Harbor Cay horseshoe.jpg|thumb|250px|right|One of three horseshoe beaches on the island]]
The
The island was substantially damaged by [[Hurricane Andrew]] in 1992
==Development==
Great Harbour Cay underwent a period
Combined with the 9-hole golf course
Certain actions in recent years, including repaving of the airport and all major roads, have led to increased interest in the island. The planned renovation of the water supply has not occurred, but has not had a major impact due to the large [[aquifer]] under the island and the widespread use of [[Water well|wells]]. There is only a small hotel on the island, catering principally to Bahamians, meaning lodging for tourists is limited to rental
===Sugar Beach Hotel===
Sugar Beach Hotel, a frequent haunt of the rich and famous, is now deserted. In the late 1970s, the Sugar Beach Hotel was operational as an entertainment facility for cruise ships. Dinghies would bring passengers ashore to listen to a band and dance.{{fact|date=February
===Bullock's Harbour===
Access from Great Harbour Cay to Bullocks Harbour was over a manual crank bridge: Bullocks Harbour
===Shark Creek===
Shark Creek, the southernmost point of the island, is a popular shark fishing spot
==Manatees==
A female [[manatee]] and her mate were discovered in the harbour in December 1999. The manatee was nicknamed 'Manny', and was believed to have strayed from the Florida coast after a tropical storm or
Its mate was rumoured to have spent many months around Great Harbour, but then became solitary once again leaving the female behind, who is believed to have had a calf
In 2012, rescued
==Dolphins==
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==Transportation==
The island
==References==
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* [http://www.consultresearch.com/GHC2.htm More Information of Great Harbour Cay]
[[Category:Berry Islands]]
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