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Delve into Tybee Island in United States
Tybee Island in the region of Georgia with its 2,990 residents is located in United States - some 522 mi or ( 840 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Tybee Island is now 03:30 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Atlanta, Brunswick, Golden Isles, Harbor Creek, and River Oaks. While being here, you might want to check out Atlanta . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Tybee Island ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Welcome to Orange Crush
Aftermath of Orange Crush Party April 21 at Savannah Beach - Tybee Island Thanks for all the comments and for watching my video....I had about 1000 comments and just about everything has been said tha ..
You've Been Framed - Wave Girl
Funny holiday clip filmed at Tybee Island, near Savannah. ..
Stolt Ship - View from Tybee Island Georgia
On the north end of Tybee Island on the beach, watching the ships pass by. ..
Mermaid Cottages: A Mermaid's Tale- Tybee Island, GA
www.mermaidcottages.com • This fantastic 4 bedroom cottage on Tybee Island is available for rental for your next vacation! The outdoor patios are lush and the mermaid themed artwork throughout the hou ..
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Interesting facts about this location
1958 Tybee Island mid-air collision
The Tybee Island B-47 crash was an incident on February 5, 1958 in which the United States Air Force lost a 7,600-pound disarmed Mark 15 nuclear bomb in the waters off Tybee Island near Savannah, Georgia, United States. During a practice exercise, the B-47 bomber carrying the bomb collided in midair with an F-86 fighter plane. To protect the aircrew from a possible detonation in the event of a crash, the bomb was jettisoned.
Located at 32.00 -80.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tybee Island, Georgia
Tybee Island is an island and city in Chatham County, Georgia near the city of Savannah in the southeastern United States. It is the easternmost point in the state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 2,990. (The Georgia barrier island called Tybee includes the city of Tybee Island and has a total population of around 3,700. The entire island is a part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Located at 32.01 -80.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Burton 4-H Center
Burton 4-H Center is one of five 4-H centers in Georgia. It offers both day programs and one-week residential programs. Students from all over Georgia attend the Burton 4-H Center which specializes in marine science education. In addition to providing typical 4-H classes in applied science, the Burton 4-H Center has achieved substantial community recognition for sea turtle conservation and rescue.
Located at 32.01 -80.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Little Tybee Island
Little Tybee Island is located south of Tybee Island, Georgia, USA. The size is 6,780 total acres including marsh. It is home to a number of endangered species of birds. The yachting events of the 1996 Summer Olympics were held off the island's coast in Wassaw Sound.
Located at 31.98 -80.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Battle of Fort Pulaski
The Battle of Fort Pulaski was fought April 10–11, 1862, during the American Civil War. Union forces on Tybee Island and naval operations conducted a 112-day siege, then captured the Confederate-held Fort Pulaski after a 30-hour bombardment. The battle is important for innovative use of rifled guns which made existing coastal defenses obsolete. The Union initiated large scale amphibious operations under fire. The fort's surrender strategically closed Savannah as a port.
Located at 32.03 -80.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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