Original Name of Castaway Cay

[Corryn]

Hello,
I'm trying to find the exact location of Castaway Cay on a map. I know it was not always named Castaway Cay. It had a different name before it was purchased by Disney.

Does anyone know it?

Thanks

 

[kmiles]

Prior to being purchased by Disney the island went by Gorda Cay.

 

[LAMPSKIES]

Gordo Cay.......

 

[makaira]

I believe it was called Gorda Cay and is on the Southwest side of Abaco.

 

[LAMPSKIES]

Here's a link to the history.........


http://outside.away.com/magazine/0199/9901blackbeard.html

 

[Corryn]

OOoooo, thanks for all the info! You know, I like to know where I am going when I am going there!

That story made me want to cry!
As an adult, to go back to a place that seemed so magical.....ah, progress.
I'll traverse Castaway Cay/Gorda Cay much differently now

 

[LAMPSKIES]

I have the thread in my favorites.....someone always seems to ask about once a month....

 

[DCL Repeaters]

Disney did not purchase Gorda Cay, they are leasing it from the Bahamian government for 100 years.