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Ship Island
By Linda Tancs
Boasting the best beaches in Mississippi, Ship Island is a barrier island off the Gulf Coast. Once an important port for French Louisiana, it was named in 1699 by French explorers who were impressed with the protected, deep-water anchorage it offered their ships. Due to the number of colonists who entered its shores, it has been referred to as the “Plymouth Rock” of the Gulf Coast. Part of Gulf Islands National Seashore, it features a historic fort, swimming area, beautiful beaches, two pavilion areas, restrooms and a concession store. The island is accessible only via ferry service that runs seasonally until October.
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