Ragged Island, Bahamas

Ragged Island is a small island in southern Bahamas, to the north of Cuba. It is part of the Ragged Island Chain, a chain of islands strung in a crescent-shaped arch in the Caribbean.

The inhabitants of Ragged Island have started moving away since the island was hit by Hurricane Donna in 1960. By the year 2000, there are only 72 people left on it. The salt industry was once an important component of Ragged Island's economy. The salt extraction process was developed here by Duncan Taylor in the 19th century. The principal town on the island is today named Duncan Town in his honor.

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