Pirate's Well is a settlement on the northern side of Mayaguana (the easternmost island of The Bahamas). It has a population of approximately 235 (2012 estimates). Pirate's Well is home to a well, clearly marked by a sign and circled by stones and mortar, that was dug by buccaneers in the 16th century, hence the name.The Pirate's Well Bahamas GeoTourism The Baycaner Beach Resort is located in Pirate's Well.Baycaner Beach Resort Bahamas GeoTourism
It is 500 km southeast of the capital Nassau. Pirate's Well is 5 meters above sea level.Pirates Well at GeoNames.org Average annual temperature in the village is 25 °C . The warmest month is August, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the coldest is January, with 23 °C.NASA Earth Observations Data Set Index The average annual rainfall is 1,026 millimeters. The rainiest month is October, with an average of 244 mm rainfall, and the driest is March, with 9 mm rainfall.NASA Earth Observations: Rainfall (1 month - TRMM)
During Hurricane Irma the sea wall was damaged and several power lines were down in Pirate's Well but there was no serious damage to houses.Devastation Left In Irma's Wake Tribune242
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External links The Pirate's Well