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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St Helena Island, a world within a world apart
St Helena Island: A history treasure trove. Walk in the footsteps of Napoleon, the Duke of Wellington, Edmund Halley, Charles Darwin and even Captain James Cook. Discover the secrets of a world within a world apart.
Top 10 Things to do on St Helena Island
My Top Ten Things To Do on St Helena Island
During my seven months on St Helena I have had the opportunity to explore this wonderful remote island in the South Atlantic. Only 4500 people and 1000s of miles from Brazil or Angola/Namibia. It is truly remote. The Saint people are some of the most warm and welcoming people I have ever had the pleasure or living and working with.
This is my top ten things to o on St Helena Island when you are here.
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What To Do in St Helena
This trip to the St. Helena took place from 15 - 18 February 2020, before the major current travel restrictions. I do not encourage anyone to travel now. #StayHome. Here's a video with my thoughts on the current situation:
St. Helena may just be one of my favorite places I’ve ever visited. The Saints are some of the kindest people I’ve ever come across in my travels. Because I had such a great time, I thought I’d try something different for this video about St. Helena.
I normally make videos here on YouTube about airlines, but perhaps the most amazing part of aviation are the places it can take. Places like St Helena. So, in this video about St Helena, I’m trying a little experiment: Let’s check out some things on the ground in St Helena! We’ll explore some of the highlights of St. Helena and some of what I enjoyed while I was here. Let me know what you think about this experiment by leaving comments. I always appreciate feedback! And next week, I’ll post a more typical video about my return to the mainland.
St. Helena is home to epic history, out-of-this-world scenery, and incredible opportunities for intreprid travelers.
We’ll explore the infamous Jacobs Ladder, Napoleon’s two residences on St. Helena, some of the hiking available on the island, as well as some of the most amazing vistas.
This is my first attempt at a video about something unrelated to aviation, so I’d appreciate your feedback. I think it’s probably fair to say I need to expand my coverage of things like accomodations and food if I continue with this. Also, maybe I’ll do this on a separate channel. Anyway, let me know what you think of this first attempt. And, also, let me know if you’re heading to St. Helena once we can all travel again!
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Jamestown, St. Helena Island, South Atlantic Ocean | Part 1
St. Helena Island is one of the most remote islands located in the South Atlantic Ocean. This is my first time to travel to this part of the world and I was very excited to visit and experience what is like living in a remote island.
????????We Visited NAPOLEON'S last exile, ST HELENA. A Tour of Plantation House and Longwood.
Join us on a History Tour on this Beautiful Island.
We Start at Plantation House, home to Jonathan, the Oldest land animal alive.
We visit Napoleons past at Longwood House and end our tour at his grave.
St Helena is Rich in history, Beautiful in nature and truly Unique, famous for Napoleons exile.
Located 1950km from Africa and 2900km from South America in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean it is one of the most isolated island in the world.
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00:29 Jamestown Life
01:35 Plantation House
04:35 Jonathan The Tortoise
06:20 Butcher Graves
08:08 Longwood House
10:42 Napoleons Grave
My Favourite Place on St Helena
Get a glimpse of some of the unspoilt areas of the island by going on an adventure with a resident who shares her favourite place.
10 Thoughts on Cruising Saint Helena
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Almost every sailor crossing the South Atlantic stops in at Saint Helena along the way. It's located about halfway between Cape Town and Brazil and the combination of incredible beauty and history make it a can't miss spot.
We spent 12 days exploring the island and working on our boat while we were here, so we've got 10 thoughts to share for any sailors who follow in our wake.
If 10 thoughts aren't enough for you, you should definitely check out our blog post from our time there which has even more details!
And if you're interested in a specific topic in the video, you can jump to the discussion here:
00:43 - History of Saint Helena
01:49 - Formalities
05:21 - Mooring & Anchoring
06:19 - Ferry Service
08:25 - Dining Out
10:25 - Banks and ATMs (aka money!)
11:43 - Things To Do in Saint Helena
15:28 - The Airport
16:40 - Provisioning
17:40 - Internet Access
18:52 - Bonus! Boat Work in Saint Helena
19:10 - Wrap Up
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Flying to St Helena Airport
This trip to the St. Helena Airport took place on 15 February 2020, before the major current travel restrictions. Here's a video with my thoughts on that situation:
This video is about flying to the St. Helena Airport. St. Helena Airport is one of the most challenging airports in the world. Less than ten commercial airline pilots are certified to land here!
At either end of the runway are massive cliffs, which create challenging wind conditions.
I’ve wanted to visit St. Helena for a long time. When the St. Helena Airport received its first commercial flight in 2017, the trip became far more viable for me. Before St. Helena Airport opened, a trip there required a five day boat trip just to get there.
St. Helena’s role in the Age of Exploration cannot be understated. The Portuguese used St. Helena as a secret base for restocking their ships (they left a heard of goats and planted citrus trees. It then became a key possession of the British East India Company before it was suddenly converted into a prison for the world’s most feared man – Napoleon. He died there, too. Today, it’s a fascinating British Overseas Territory accessed thanks to the St. Helena Airport.
In this video, we’ll explore the flight’s route, the passenger experience, and even peak behind the scenes at the St. Helena Airport to understand how it all works.
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She Folded a Paper Plane – Franz Gordon
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Fair Fight – Martin Klem
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????????Flying to a ROCK in THE MIDDLE of the ATLANTIC OCEAN, Napoleons St Helena Island
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 ?
St Helena is Rich in history, Beautiful in nature and truly Unique, famous for Napoleons exile.
Located 1950km from Africa and 2900km from South America in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean it is one of the most isolated island in the world.
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Visit St Helena Island
The island is possible to visit only by plane from Johannesburg. There is one flight, once a week, from one city. J o h a n n e s b u r g!
St Helena Island December 2022
Now with one flight a week from Johannesburg, South Africa, St Helena island is now accessible year round to visit an historic and beautiful island. With 21 postbox walks, a unique landscape and steeped in history, this island which sits almost slap bang in the middle of the south Atlantic, is well worth visiting. #sthelena #visitsthelena #sthelenaisland
????????ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW About travelling to ST HELENA
Our All you need to Know Video. If you have any comments or questions please ask them in the comments.
St Helena is Rich in history, Beautiful in nature and truly Unique, famous for Napoleons exile.
Located 1950km from Africa and 2900km from South America in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean it is one of the most isolated island in the world.
NOTE THAT ALL TOURISTS NEED
A confirmed return ticket
A confirmed accommodation
6 Month passport validity
Medical Insurance up to 175.000 GBP Incl medical evacuation.
THIS IS APPLICABLE TO ALL VISITORS INCLUDING THOSE WHO DONT NEED A VISA
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02:42 Flight
03:32 Stay
07:27 Visa
12:26 Hikes
17:28 Costs
????????LEMON VALLEY Trail ????️ St Helena Island
Our sixt video of our MINI-SERIES at St Helena
We went for a hike through Lemon Valley, but where are the Lemons ?
What's the story of the Quarantine House.
Join us on our last Trail and our way back to the airport leaving this beautiful island.
St Helena is Rich in history, Beautiful in nature and truly Unique, famous for Napoleons exile.
Located 1950km from Africa and 2900km from South America in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean it is one of the most isolated island in the world.
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Hotel Mantis St Helena Review
Our Whale Shark Tour was done with the Blue Lantern/Dive St Helena, they were very helpful, professional and would highly recommend.
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00:29 Mantis Hotel - Breakfast and Room Tour
03:07 Lemon Valley
06:50 Return to Johannesburg
[2023] Saint Helena Dive Sites That Will Blow Your Mind: Our Top 10 Scuba Diving Locations
10 Best #ScubaDiving Locations #SaintHelena
Are you looking for a unique scuba diving experience? Then, Saint Helena is the place to be! In this video, we will show you the top 10 best scuba diving locations in this beautiful island nation. From vibrant reefs and amazing sea life to spectacular underwater caves and shipwrecks, there's something for everyone! So don't miss out on these incredible destinations. Join us now as we explore the wonders of Saint Helena's underwater world!
0:10 Prosperous Bay Plain
A large plain with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and reefs
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, reefs, diverse marine life
0:30 Sandy Bay
A small bay with a shallow coral reef that is great for snorkeling
Depth Range: 0-10 meters
Marine Life: Various species of fish, eels, octopuses, and crustaceans
Highlights: Shallow waters, easy dive site, coral reef
0:50 Half Tree Hollow
A small town with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and reefs
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, reefs, diverse marine life
1:10 Jamestown
A small town with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and caves
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, caves, diverse marine life
1:30 Ladder Hill Fort
A fort with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and reefs
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, reefs, diverse marine life
1:50 Lemon Valley
A small valley with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and reefs
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, reefs, diverse marine life
2:10 Longwood
A small town with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and caves
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, caves, diverse marine life
2:30 Malborne
A small town with a shallow coral reef that is great for snorkeling
Depth Range: 0-10 meters
Marine Life: Various species of fish, eels, octopuses, and crustaceans
Highlights: Shallow waters, easy dive site, coral reef
2:50 Rupert's Bay
A small bay with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and reefs
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, reefs, diverse marine life
3:10 St. James
A small town with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and caves
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, caves, diverse marine life
Where is St Helena Island Island. One of the most isolated inhabited islands in the world
Where is St Helena Island. We are often asked this question and love telling the story. So we decided to make a short video showing where St Helena is, how to get there and why you want to go.
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Measuring just 47 square miles or just 10 x 5 miles wide, it's located a little more than 1,200 miles from the coast of Africa, and 2 and half thousand miles from the South America. Home to around only 4-5 thousand friendly souls. With an estimated 20,000 or so Saints around the world. Saints is what people who come from St Helena are called. And that’s why we call yourselves The Saint Cooks.
We’re British citizens. As St Helena is one of the 14 British overseas territories around the world. It has been under British rule since 1658, having been discovered in 1502 by Joan da Nova for the portugese. He named the Island after Helena of Constaintinople.
Since 2017 you can now fly. From either Johannesburg or Cape Town in South Africa. It’s a morning flight taking around 6 hours to the Island, with a quick refuelling stop at Walvis Bay in Namibia. And then its a 4 hour return flight back to South Africa. Typically flights are every Saturday, and sometimes on Tuesdays depending on the travel season.
On St Helena You can go and visit the oldest, living land animal in the world!
Jonathan the tortoise! Who is officially he is 186 years old.
St Helena is probably best known because the french emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. He was exiled there after losting the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. He died on the Island in 1821. By all accounts he didn’t enjoy his time as a prisoner on the Island. The houses where he stayed at the Briars and Longwood are now excellent museums which you can visit. You can also visit Napoleon’s grave in Sane’s Valley, a spot he picked myself.
Some other fascinating things about St Helena are. It has one the most expensive coffee’s anywhere in the world. Can see unique tropical scenery unlike anywhere else. Lush and stunning on the inside. And wonderfully rocky on the edges.
It is renowned for its friendliness. We Saints are very friendly and welcoming. And we like to feed you!
Thanks for watching!
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ST HELENA ISLAND | Secret of the Atlantic Ocean | Tour | Things To Do
With its uniquely rich diversity of heritage-based attractions, both built and natural, St Helena offers many things to see and lots to do — from visiting the Georgian town to the rugged coastline, from the rolling hills to the stark yet striking geology at Sandy Bay. That’s the thing about this destination there’s so much more to the island than you may think.
One of the most remote, inhabited islands in the world
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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
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Overview of Britain’s Treasure Islands TV documentary series
4K - BEST VIEWS from St Helena Island ????????, Total ISOLATION in the South Atlantic Ocean
Our 4K Drone Footage from St Helena, British Overseas Territory.
St Helena is Rich in history, Beautiful in nature and truly Unique
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Sequence of Locations
00:00 St Pauls
00:49 High Peak
02:03 Fort Knoll - St Pauls
02:43 South West Point
03:06 Blue Point
05:18 Lemon Valley
06:29 Lot - Peak Dale
08:06 Sandy Bay
08:39 Lots Wife's Ponds
11:03 Jamestown - Shipwreck - Jacobs Ladder
One minute in - Saint Helena
Short film of cities around the world : Jamestown SAINT HELENA
Shot with a Sony NEX-5 + SLR Magic 35mm f/1.7
real : S.B.