CINGQUE ISLAND CAVE 1
(IN)
11.275000,92.708300
11.275000,92.708300
Description
In 1906 it was Bertram Beresford OSMASTON (1977, 1999: 148-149) who discovered a small, well concealed cave on the Cinque Islands. It contained 50 beautiful little nests each with two fresh eggs, which is the full complement. SITUATION: Unknown. Both North Cinque Island (N11°19': E92°43') and South Cinque Island, N11°16': E92°42' (nima.mil/geonames accessed 16.11.2003) lie about 30 km in a direct line due south of Port Blair. CAVE LIFE: Edible birds' nests: Andaman Greyrumped Swiftlet, Collocalia fucifuga ssp. inexpectata..
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | CINGQUE ISLAND CAVE 2 | ||
| 35.4 | RED SKIN ISLAND CAVE | ||
| 35.5 | REDSKIN ISLAND CAVE, 2nd | ||
| 95.0 | Limestone cave, Baratang (Shande 2008) | ||
| 99.3 | HAVA BEEL CAVE | ||
| 106.2 | STRAIT ISLAND CAVE, Diligent Strait | ||
| 182.6 | INTERVIEW ISLAND PITS | ||
| 199.6 | Swiftlet 9 Cave | ||
| 203.3 | Swiftlet 1 Cave |