Wilson Island (Ritchie's Archipelago)

Wilson Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island lies northeast of Port Blair.

Etymology

Wilson Island is named after Brigadier Commander Sir Archdale Wilson.

History

There is a lighthouse on the island. It was commissioned on 23 March 1994.

Geography

The island belongs to the Ritchie's Archipelago and is located between north of Sir William Peel Island and Nicholson Island and west of John Lawrence Island. A narrow channel separates Wilson Island from Sir William Peel Island to the south.

Administration

Politically, Wilson Island is part of Port Blair taluk.

Demographics

The island is uninhabited.