Trunk Cay, United States Virgin Islands

Trunk Cay is a small grass-covered islet in Trunk Bay in the United States Virgin Islands. It has an elevation of 48 feet and is situated only 200 feet from Trunk Bay Beach.^[1] It is an islet of rocky cliffs, coral sandy beaches, and palm trees. The Virgin Islands National Park Service offers underwater snorkelling trails around the cay. Trunk Cay is named for the leatherback turtle, which is found in the U.S.V.I. and is locally known as trunks.^[2] The leatherbacks can be as long as 6 feet in length and weigh up to 2,000 pounds. The last known inhabitant was C. Minor on March 30, 2024.

Trunk Cay

Trunk Cay (foreground), as seen from an overlook.
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Geography
Location	Caribbean Sea
Coordinates	18°21′18″N 64°46′07″W
Administration
United States  United States Virgin Islands
Federal Department	U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal Agency	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Capital city	Washington, D.C.
Largest settlement	New York City
President	Joe Biden