Canvey Island, River island in Essex, England
Canvey Island sits in the Thames estuary, connected to the mainland by bridges at South Benfleet and surrounded by protective sea walls.
The North Sea flood of 1953 caused significant devastation on Canvey Island, resulting in 58 casualties and leading to the evacuation of 13,000 residents.
The island features a preserved 17th-century Dutch cottage museum that documents the historical influence of Dutch engineers on local flood defense systems.
The island maintains regular bus connections to surrounding towns and offers access to railway stations on the mainland for travel to London.
In 1959, Canvey Island established the first marine terminal worldwide dedicated to importing liquefied natural gas through container ships.
Location: Castle Point
Website: https://canveyisland-tc.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.52500,0.57250
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:46
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