Ship Island, Barrier island in Harrison County, United States.
Ship Island stretches along the Gulf of Mexico, featuring natural beaches with white sand, clear waters, and native coastal vegetation.
Fort Massachusetts, constructed between 1859 and 1866 on Ship Island, served as a strategic military outpost during the American Civil War.
The island functions as part of Gulf Islands National Seashore, preserving the natural and historical elements of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Visitors reach the island via ferry service from Gulfport Harbor between March and October, with amenities including beach chairs and food services.
Hurricane Camille split Ship Island into East and West sections in 1969, but a restoration project in 2019 reconnected the separated portions.
Location: Harrison County
GPS coordinates: 30.21992,-88.91864
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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