What is Serranilla Bank?
[[File:Serranilla Bank marked satellite map.png|thumb|331x331px|Map of the Caribbean, Serranilla Bank is marked in red]] '''Serranilla Bank''' is an [[atoll]] in the southeastern [[Caribbean|Caribean]]. It is approximately {{Convert|400|km||abbr=}} northeast of [[Nicaragua]]. Only the eastern and southern part of the [[reef]] are visible. The bank is made up of several [[Cay|cays]], and has a size of about {{Convert|45|km||abbr=}} by {{Convert|37|km||abbr=}}. It covers an area of about {{Convert|1200|km2||abbr=}}.Many parts of the coral reef are dry at [[low tide]]. The ocean has a depth of between {{Convert|9|m||abbr=}} and {{Convert|37|m||abbr=}} in most parts. '''Northeast Breaker''' is a rock formation located about {{Convert|2|km||abbr=}} from the eastern rim. '''East Cay''' is a small island, about {{Convert|5.5|km||abbr=}} west of the eastern rim. It is covered with bushes. '''Beacon Cay''' is the biggest island of the bank. It is about {{Convert|14|km||abbr=}} southwest of East Cay. It is a sandy island, with some [[coral]] rock formations. It is covered with bushes. [[Grass]]<nowiki/>grows in some places. Between 30 and 50 [[Coconut palm|coconut palms]] grow on the island. There is a [[daymark]] made of corals at the western end. There are some buildings. There's also an active [[lighthouse]] which has been in use since 1977. It is made of steel. The lighthouse is probably operated by [[Colombia|Colombian]] authorities. '''Middle Cay''' is a small island, made of sand. It is about {{Convert|3.5|km||abbr=}} west of East Cay. '''West Beaker''' is a rock formation about {{Convert|15|km||abbr=}} west of Beacon Cay. The rock formation is dangerous for ships, because it is only about {{Convert|0.5|m||abbr=}} above the water surface, on a platform, made of corals. Sailors mentioned in 1985, that the maps of the time were inaccurate, and that the rocks extend another {{Convert|3.5|km||abbr=}} westward. {{Regions of North America}} [[Category:Atolls]] [[Category:Caribbean islands]] [[Category:Territorial