Bone Island | |
Native Name: | எலும்புத்தீவு / போன் தீவு |
Image Alt: | Bone Island |
Location: | Batticaloa |
Coordinates: | 7.7533°N 81.69°W |
Country: | Sri Lanka |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | Province |
Country Admin Divisions: | Eastern Province |
Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | District |
Country Admin Divisions 1: | Batticaloa District |
Country Admin Divisions Title 2: | DS Division |
Country Admin Divisions 2: | Manmunai North |
Country Largest City: | Batticaloa |
Population: | 0 |
Population As Of: | Batticaloa |
Bone Island (ta|எலும்புத்தீவு / போன் தீவு) is a tiny island as part of Batticaloa Lagoon among other small islands of Sri Lanka[1] [2] It has no causeway connection to the mainland, it is connected by boat. It uses as resting place by local fishermen, and it has significant attraction of local tourists. J. A. Bone, Asst. Government Agent (1833–1837),[3] built a small bungalow in the island.[4] Later, the island called by his name.[5]