This Enchanting And Historic Island In Mississippi Is The Perfect Day Trip Destination
Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is home to six different barrier islands: Cat Island, Deer Island, Horn Island, Round Island, Petit Bois Island, and Ship Island. Each one has its own unique landscape and beautiful scenery to enjoy, not to mention some really fantastic fishing, plus white sandy beaches to relax on. Ship Island in Mississippi is one of the most popular barrier islands and it’s perfect for a day trip. The whole family will love the aquatic adventure to this historic island. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
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You're also welcome to use your own boat to get to the island.
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Famous French explorer Pierre LeMoyne d’Iberville charted the island in 1699 and used it as a home base while exploring the Mississippi River, and it was even used as an immigration point when French colonies arrived in the New World.
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During the Civil War, a cannon exchange between Confederates and the USS Massachusetts occurred, and the Confederates abandoned the island. The USS Massachusetts took control of the island, using it as a prison for Confederate prisoners of war, as well as a base for Union troops.
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Surprisingly, construction on the fort stopped in 1866 and it was never finished. Take a little stroll through time and wander around the fort, it’s in considerably good shape considering how many hurricanes she’s had to endure over the decades.
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Pull up a patch of sand and listen to the sweet soundtrack of the waves crashing onto the shore.
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Ship Island has about seven miles of pristine beaches to enjoy, and the treeless island offers very little shade, so be sure you wear sunscreen and bring a hat with you. If you've ever experienced a Ship Island sunburn before, you know the pain all too well! It's a mistake you only make once.
Visit Ship Island Excursion’s website to learn about the ferry and snag your tickets today.
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