O'Brien Cay

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O'Brien Cay
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O'Brien Cay
The location of O'Brien Cay within the Bahamas
Geography
Location Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates 24°19′17″N76°33′10″W / 24.32139°N 76.55278°W / 24.32139; -76.55278 Coordinates: 24°19′17″N76°33′10″W / 24.32139°N 76.55278°W / 24.32139; -76.55278
Type Cay
Archipelago Lucayan Archipelago
Administration

O'Brien Cay is an island in the Bahamas located in the district of Exuma. It is rarely embarked upon, despite two active dive sites offshore—a small coral reef and the wreck of a seaplane. [1] It is located near Bell Island and Soldier Cay and is 5.56 km long. [2]

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