The City of Jamestown St Helena - to Live, Work & Explore
Jamestown is the capital of St Helena Island, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
The island is tiny and very remote, it’s most notable claim to fame is that French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled here in 1815, where he died 6 years later.
Until recently St Helena was only accessible by ship, however, St Helena Airport began scheduled flights in 2017 and now weekly flights to Johannesburg, South Africa, keep the island connected with the outside world.
For anyone considering living or taking up a job opportunity on St Helena, this short film gives some insight to what you can expect to find in the island's capital, Jamestown.
Sampling the prestigious St Helena coffee, night swimming at the Jamestown pool, noisy street parades to celebrate the national day and spotting the colourful fish in the Castle Gardens fountain, are some of the activities to experience.
This video about Jamestown also includes shopping for groceries along Main Street, catching a taxi, climbing Jacob's Ladder and target shooting at the Jamestown Rifle Club, plus lots more!
We also include an overview of Jamestown’s history and how it came to be a city.
Filmed & produced in early 2023
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EXPLORING ASCENSION ISLAND | GREEN MOUNTAIN | GEORGETOWN | SEA vLOG 11
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While spending so much time discharging our stone in Ascension Island we took the launch to shore to see what Ascension had to offer!
Life on Tristan da Cunha – the World's Most Remote Inhabited Island
Watch the three-part Britain's Treasure Islands documentary series on BBC FOUR, starting Tue 12 Apr 2016 21:00. (repeated Wed 13 Apr 2016 20:00).
This mini-documentary follows Stewart McPherson's journey to Tristan da Cunha, the most remote inhabited island in the world. We meet the Tristanians and an interview with ex-chief islander Harold Green reveals what life is like in Tristan's only settlement, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas.
Please note: although complementary to the BBC FOUR series, the 40 short mini-documentaries are not commissioned or editorially overseen by BBC.
BRITAIN'S TREASURE ISLANDS - MINI-DOCUMENTARIES
Introduction
Overview of the UK Overseas Territories
Filming the Britain’s Treasure Islands TV documentary series
Stewart McPherson’s lecture at the Royal Geographical Society
Mini-documentaries about each of the UK Overseas Territories
Ascension Island – wildlife and heritage
Saint Helena – wildlife and heritage
Tristan da Cunha – wildlife and heritage
Falkland Islands – wildlife and heritage
South Georgia – wildlife and heritage
British Antarctic Territory – wildlife and heritage
British Indian Ocean Territory – wildlife and heritage
Pitcairn Islands – wildlife and heritage
Bermuda – wildlife and heritage
Cayman Islands – wildlife and heritage
British Virgin Islands – wildlife and heritage
Montserrat – wildlife and heritage
Anguilla – wildlife and heritage
Turks and Caicos Islands – wildlife and heritage
Akrotiri and Dhekelia – wildlife and heritage
Gibraltar – wildlife and heritage
Mini-documentaries about specific subjects on particular UK Overseas Territories
Ascension Island – natives and aliens
Ascension Island – supplying the garrison
Saint Helena – wirebird conservation
Saint Helena – plant conservation
Life on Tristan da Cunha – the World’s Most Remote Inhabited Island
Tristan da Cunha – the Monster Mice of Gough Island
Falkland Islands – Jimmy the ex-whaler
British Indian Ocean Territory – coconut crabs
British Indian Ocean Territory – seabirds
British Indian Ocean Territory – underwater
Pitcairn Islands – Henderson Island’s wildlife
Life on Pitcairn Island – home of the descendants of the mutineers from HMS Bounty
Mini-documentaries about systematic wildlife groups across all of the UK Overseas Territories
Terrestrial Invertebrates of the UK Overseas Territories
Amphibians and Reptiles of the UK Overseas Territories
Plants of the UK Overseas Territories
Mammals of the UK Overseas Territories
Birds of the UK Overseas Territories
Marine Life of the UK Overseas Territories
Overview mini-documentaries
Conservation Lessons of the UKOTs
Islands of Evolution
Overview of the Britain’s Treasure Islands book
Shipping 5,000 books to all UK secondary schools COMING SOON
Overview of Britain’s Treasure Islands TV documentary series
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The first video of our MINI-SERIES at St Helena
Fly with us from Johannesburg to St Helena, discover our first day in Jamestown. What does a hotel look like on the island ?
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Top 10 - Ascension Island - IS IT AN OPEN PRISON?
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We bring you our top 10 facts about Ascension Island.
A remote Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. Small place but has a varied history.
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St Helena to Ascension Island, Bark Europa
Voyage of Bark Europa from Jamestown, St. Helena to Georgetown, Ascension Island, Atlantic Ocean.
Ascension Island. GeorgeTown to Travellers Hill - A Short video
A short video from my time on Ascension Island
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ASCENSION ISLAND | In A League Of Its Own | Tour | Things To Do
A small volcanic island situated in the South Atlantic with a stable, sub-tropical climate (25-34°C year round), excellent beaches and a unique biodiversity
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Getting to know St. Helena Island before sailing there in the South Atlantic Ocean
St Helena and Its Man of Destiny - 1936
The remote island of St. Helena, a British possession located in the south Atlantic, is perhaps best known as where Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled/imprisoned for the final six years of his life and where he died in 1821. His legacy on the island remains today, despite his body being disinterred and moved back to France in 1840. His home was at Longwood, one area of the island now ceded to the French in respect of its former resident. The island was discovered and named by the Portuguese in 1502. Until the British took over, many other European countries had or wanted possession of the island because of its location along natural trade routes. Jamestown is the island's only port, named after King James. With 4,000 inhabitants, St. Helena is self supporting, growing primarily potatoes and flax. However, its primary economic generator is the sale of the rare St. Helena postage stamp. For fun, the adventurous of the island slide down the banisters of the 700 step stairwell on Ladder Hill. This activity is called rail sliding. A British fort is located at the top of the hill.
Ascension Island - Ep. 26
We make a mid-Atlantic stop at Ascension Island and it was well worth it. An interesting island with a moon-like appearance and a variety of people; short term and long term but all come from somewhere else. I meet some traveling nurses who take me on a hike over a huge old lava flow to some tide pools with shrimp that aren't found any other place on earth. We visit the aptly named Green Mountain and learn that it wasn't always green. We stop at the abandoned NASA station and spend Thanksgiving on the beach.
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If you're one of the rare souls who decides to take a trip to Guyana, the least visited country in the Americas, chances are your first stop will be Georgetown, the capital city. With a population of only around 200,000, it looks and feels almost like a small town. But this city is no joke. With the newfound oil wealth driving prices up, crime is starting to skyrocket. Although everyone in Guyana suffers from theft, American oil workers and Chinese merchants in particular are hunted in the streets by muggers. I was no oil worker, but I was assumed to be one.
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Ascension Island views from Western coast in 1984
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Tour of Ascension Island taken in 1984 whilst I was working on the Maersk Ascension - which can be seen in parts of the film - anchored in Clarence Bay just over 1 mile off Georgetown, the Capital on the West Coast. Other features which can be seen are - the centre of the island looking towards Two Boats Village; Traveller's Hill; BBC World Service Atlantic Relay Station; US Air Base; RAF Wideawake Airfield; Sisters Mountain; Georgetown; Long Beach; Fort Bedford a two-gun shore battery at Cross Hill, above Georgetown. The battery remains largely intact to this day, together with its guns, BL 5.5 inch Mark I naval guns removed from HMS Hood during a refit in Malta in 1938. A cricket match taking place between the Church and the Exiles Club in Georgetown; Football match taking place on the football pitch near to Long Beach; The world's worst Golf Course which I had the pleasure of playing on - and there weren't greens but browns (smooth sand).
Various ships can be seen at anchor including Maersk Ascension and SS Uganda. Those with a keen eye will notice the Sea Rider heading towards Georgetown from the Maersk Ascension. A couple of Wessex Helicopters from RN 845 Squadron are seen flying near Long Beach.
The Maersk Ascension arrived at Ascension Island in 1983 and remained until 1999 on a MoD charter.
The film was originally filmed using a Super 8mm Cine Camera and digitally converted using a Winait Film Scanner.
Ascension Island is part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha under the sovereignty of the British Crown. The territory is presided over by a Governor, who is resident on St Helena, appointed by HM the Queen. The Governor is represented on Ascension by the Administrator.
Ascension, like the United Kingdom’s other Overseas Territories and the Crown Territories, is not part of the United Kingdom. It has its own Constitution (shared with St Helena and Tristan da Cunha), is internally self-governing, makes its own laws and as a separate fiscal jurisdiction, has tax raising powers through the Governor. The United Kingdom is responsible for defence, international relations and internal security.
Ascension Island lies in the South Atlantic (7 56’S, 14 22’W) 800 miles northwest of the island of Saint Helena and covers an area of 34 square miles. The climate is sub-tropical with temperatures ranging from 20-31°C. Showers occur throughout the year with slightly heavier rains in the January-April period. The island is volcanic, and its lower slopes and western side are made up of volcanic ash with little vegetation. Green Mountain, which rises to a height of 2,818 feet at the centre of the island, is lush and green. Despite its small size there is a lot to do on the island.
There is no indigenous or permanent population. The inhabitants of the island comprise the employees and families of the organisations working on the island.
Ascension Island - wildlife and heritage
Watch the three-part Britain's Treasure Islands documentary series on BBC FOUR, starting Tue 12 Apr 2016 21:00. (repeated Wed 13 Apr 2016 20:00).
This mini-documentary explores the wildlife, heritage and history of Ascension Island, a UK Overseas Territory in the Atlantic. In this film, we see Ascenion's extraordinary landscapes, vast sea turtle populations, bird colonies, land crab migrations and an incredible conservation success in the form of the return of the Ascension frigatebird.
This film is one of forty mini-documentaries made from the footage not used in the broadcast series.
Visit to view all 40 mini-documentaries free of charge.
Please note: although complementary to the BBC FOUR series, the 40 short mini-documentaries are not commissioned or editorially overseen by BBC.
To discovery the wildlife, history and cultures of all of the UK Overseas Territories, please visit
BRITAIN'S TREASURE ISLANDS - MINI-DOCUMENTARIES
Introduction
Overview of the UK Overseas Territories
Filming the Britain’s Treasure Islands TV documentary series
Stewart McPherson’s lecture at the Royal Geographical Society
Mini-documentaries about each of the UK Overseas Territories
Ascension Island – wildlife and heritage
Saint Helena – wildlife and heritage
Tristan da Cunha – wildlife and heritage
Falkland Islands – wildlife and heritage
South Georgia – wildlife and heritage
British Antarctic Territory – wildlife and heritage
British Indian Ocean Territory – wildlife and heritage
Pitcairn Islands – wildlife and heritage
Bermuda – wildlife and heritage
Cayman Islands – wildlife and heritage
British Virgin Islands – wildlife and heritage
Montserrat – wildlife and heritage
Anguilla – wildlife and heritage
Turks and Caicos Islands – wildlife and heritage
Akrotiri and Dhekelia – wildlife and heritage
Gibraltar – wildlife and heritage
Mini-documentaries about specific subjects on particular UK Overseas Territories
Ascension Island – natives and aliens
Ascension Island – supplying the garrison
Saint Helena – wirebird conservation
Saint Helena – plant conservation
Life on Tristan da Cunha – the World’s Most Remote Inhabited Island
Tristan da Cunha – the Monster Mice of Gough Island
Falkland Islands – Jimmy the ex-whaler
British Indian Ocean Territory – coconut crabs
British Indian Ocean Territory – seabirds
British Indian Ocean Territory – underwater
Pitcairn Islands – Henderson Island’s wildlife
Life on Pitcairn Island – home of the descendants of the mutineers from HMS Bounty
Mini-documentaries about systematic wildlife groups across all of the UK Overseas Territories
Terrestrial Invertebrates of the UK Overseas Territories
Amphibians and Reptiles of the UK Overseas Territories
Plants of the UK Overseas Territories
Mammals of the UK Overseas Territories
Birds of the UK Overseas Territories
Marine Life of the UK Overseas Territories
Overview mini-documentaries
Conservation Lessons of the UKOTs
Islands of Evolution
Overview of the Britain’s Treasure Islands book
Shipping 5,000 books to all UK secondary schools COMING SOON
Overview of Britain’s Treasure Islands TV documentary series
UNLOADING STONE AT ASCENSION ISLAND | TUG AND BARGE OPERATION | SHIP'S vLOG 10
Finally making to Ascension Island after months of travel. The operation to bring the stone unto the island was no light task. Tugs, barges and patience would all be needed to get the job done!
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Join us on a thrilling adventure as we explore the enchanting beauty of Tristan da Cunha, South Georgia Island, Falkland Islands, Ascension Island, and Saint Helena Island. The latest on cruise lines and cruise news to get there. These are the most remote populations on earth, see how they live and how you can visit!
Prepare to be captivated by the unique landscapes, abundant wildlife, and rich cultural heritage that these remote islands offer. In Exploring the Enchanting South Atlantic Isles, we embark on a journey through one of the world's most awe-inspiring regions.
Discover the pristine shores and towering cliffs of Tristan da Cunha, where breathtaking vistas await at every turn. Immerse yourself in the vast wilderness of South Georgia Island, home to incredible species such as penguins, seals, and albatrosses. As we continue our expedition, we set foot on the Falkland Islands, a haven for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts. Marvel at colonies of penguins and sea lions, as well as lush landscapes adorned with vibrant flora. Ascension Island awaits with its volcanic terrain and exotic marine life, providing a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility. Lastly, we reach Saint Helena Island, a remote paradise brimming with history. Walk in the footsteps of Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile and delve into the island's intriguing past.
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Ascension Island is a volcanic island in the equatorial waters of the South Atlantic Ocean,
Ascension Island is an isolated volcanic island in the equatorial waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, around 1,600 kilometres (1,000 mi) from the coast of Africa and 2,250 kilometres
147 (1,400 mi) from the coast of Brazil, which is roughly midway between the horn of South America and Africa. It is governed as part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha,[2] of which the main island, Saint Helena, is around 1,300 kilometres (800 mi) to the southeast. The territory also includes the sparsely populated Tristan da Cunha archipelago, some 3,730 kilometres (2,300 mi) to the south, about halfway to the Antarctic Circle.
The island is named after the day of its recorded discovery, Ascension Day. It played a role as an important safe haven and coaling station to mariners and for commercial airliners during the days of international air travel by flying boats. During World War II it was an important naval and air station, especially providing antisubmarine warfare bases in the Battle of the Atlantic.[3] Ascension Island was garrisoned by the British Admiralty from 22 October 1815 to 1922.
The island is the location of RAF Ascension Island, which is a Royal Air Force station with a United States Air Force presence, a European Space Agency rocket tracking station, an Anglo-American signals intelligence facility and the BBC World Service Atlantic Relay Station. The island was used extensively by the British military during the Falklands War. Ascension Island hosts one of four ground antennas (others are on Kwajalein Island, Diego Garcia, and Cape Canaveral) that assist in the operation of the Global Positioning System (GPS) navigational system. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the United States Air Force operate a Meter Class Autonomous Telescope (MCAT) on Ascension Island for tracking orbital debris, which is potentially hazardous to operating spacecraft and astronauts, at a facility called the John Africano NASA/AFRL Orbital Debris Observatory.Beautiful places to travel to game :
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W1 - Jamestown / St. Helena
Blick vom Schiff auf die Insel Saint Helena, Postschiff, Verkäufer bieten auf MS Albatros Souveniere an, Blick auf die Jakobstreppen, Impressionen in Jamestown, Gäste und Bedienstete fahren mit Tenderboot zur Anlegestelle , Kalibo erklimmt den Gipfel, Jacobs Ladder, Jakobsleiter bis zum Vorort Half Tree Hollow, Blick von oben auf Jamestown, Spaziergang vom Gipfel zum Ort. Köstliche Miesmuschelpfanne mit Küchenchef Tobias Schreiber, Fotoshooting mit der Albatros Besatzung, Gäste-CABARET.