Tizard Bank

Tizard Bank extends across 59 kilometers in length and 21 kilometers in width, featuring coral formations and a central lagoon reaching depths of 80 meters.

British oceanographer Thomas Henry Tizard conducted initial surveys of this marine formation aboard HMS Rifleman during extensive explorations in the 1860s.

Chinese fishermen from Hainan established the first semi-permanent settlements on Itu Aba Island, located on the northwestern edge of the bank.

The steep coral formations rise from surrounding depths of 500 to 700 meters, requiring careful navigation due to numerous shallow areas and underwater obstacles.

Multiple nations maintain military installations across different sections of the bank, with Vietnam occupying Namyit Island and Taiwan controlling Itu Aba Island.

Part of: Spratly Islands

GPS coordinates: 10.25000,114.50000

Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:11