Etymology

Dellis Cay

Del·lis Cay

Today it means: An island of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Full definition →

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The story

The island is named after skin diver and entrepreneur John Dellis, who attempted to establish a sponging industry in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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