Post-swim update:
St Helena island is situated just of Africa in the south Atlantic Ocean and is only 47 square miles in size. The island offers visitors and islanders alike a spectacular range of scenery from the sheer cliffs to the luscious countryside, the ocean surrounding St Helena is crystal clear and is a lifeline for many Saints (as the islanders are nicknamed) the ocean has also been a playground for many young children growing up. Since it was discovered in 1502 the island has been a frequent port of call for Ships, it is because of this that ‘Saints’ have ancestry links from many origins
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