Annet, Isles of Scilly

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latitude= 49.89
longitude=-06.36
official_name =Annet
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lieutenancy_england= Cornwall
unitary_england= Isles of Scilly
region=South West England
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os_grid_reference= SV864087

Annet is the second largest of the 50 uninhabited Isles of Scilly, 28 miles off the coast from Land's End.

On the 13th June 1743 "VOC Hollandia" became shipwrecked on Annet, with the loss of 276 lives.

Wildlife

Annet is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a massive bird community. The most famous of its inhabitants is the puffin. The island contains many burrows in its cliffs made by members of the auk family who breed here every year.

Landing on the island is restricted but boats from St Mary's take visitors on a sea tour around the sanctuary to view its splendid bird population. Depending on the time of year the puffins can be seen standing outside their burrows or swimming around and diving for fish. The boatmen try to ensure that their visitors get a good chance to view the puffins.

The island is managed by The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, who are responsible for the management of all the land that is leased to it by the Duchy of Cornwall on the inhabited islands, in addition to all the archipelago's uninhabited islands, islets and rocks.

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