# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nelson Island: Historical Heritage Tour & Down De Islands Escape - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Jul, 2025 at 09:30 am – Sun, 13 Jul, 2025 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Nelson Island is one of the Five Islands off Trinidad which lies west of Port of Spain in the Gulf of Paria. The island has historical importance for the many ethnic groups that now populate the twin-island state of Trinidad and Tobago. From 1866 to 1917, Nelson Island was used as a landing, immigration and quarantine station for Indian indentured immigrants to Trinidad. This exhibition highlights the role of Nelson Island during the period of Indian Indentureship, with photos and records from the National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago. On May 30th 1845, the Futtle Rozack commonly known as the Fatel Rozak docked in the Port of Spain harbour in Trinidad with 225 adult passengers on board. The passengers were the first immigrants from India who had come to the British colony to work on the sugarcane plantations after the abolition of African slavery. They had spent 103 days at sea during the long and dangerous journey that spanned 14,000 miles (36,000 km). The immigrants were contracted for five to ten years to work on estates (sugar, cocoa and coconut) in a system that ended in 1917. A total of 147,596 Indians came to Trinidad over this 70- year period. Although they were promised a free return passage back home, at least 75 percent of them stayed and settled in the New World colony. In many ways, they brought India to the Caribbean. They continued with their traditions of Hinduism and Islam, and continue to add colour to Trinidad and Tobago’s cosmopolitan society. Descendants of these Indian immigrants, who now comprise about half of the multi-ethnic society of the twinisland state (1.3 million), commemorate the arrival of their ancestors to these shores annually. This historic day was proclaimed a national holiday – Indian Arrival Day, in 1994. Source: Dr. Kumar Mahabir Meeting Point Island Properties Chaguaramas 930AM Departure time 10 am Cost is inclusive of Nelson Island Tour, permits, tour guide and down de island swimming time. Adults $ 300 Kids $250 Deadline for payment June 15th Limit of 20 spots HOW TO MAKE A BOOKING: . Bookings can be made in 2 easy steps: OPTION 1 Payment at El Dorado Option 2 Please whats app 350-5868 AND PRE REGISTER and info would be given via Bank deposit or online transaction - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tunapuna/nelson-island-historical-heritage-tour-and-down-de-islands-escape/200028107419733 - **Event Categories**: heritage-walk, sports, meetups, exhibitions, kids, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 22 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Tunapuna - **state**: SG - **country**: Trinidad And Tobago - **location**: Energy Zone Health & Wellness - **lat**: 10.645819 - **long**: -61.35691 - **full address**: Energy Zone Health & Wellness, Arcadia Avenue , paradise East, Tacarigua, Tunapuna, Trinidad And Tobago ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nelson Island: Historical Heritage Tour & Down De Islands Escape - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c5b6662cfc685d6a76dd17cd6d5fa7fdfc665f88e03661611bda337cfd8c8226-rimg-w1024-h622-dcbbbec6-gmir?v=1751785026 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nelson Island: Historical Heritage Tour & Down De Islands Escape being held? - **A:** Nelson Island: Historical Heritage Tour & Down De Islands Escape takes place on Sun, 13 Jul, 2025 at 09:30 am to Sun, 13 Jul, 2025 at 03:30 pm at Energy Zone Health & Wellness, Arcadia Avenue , paradise East, Tacarigua, Tunapuna, Trinidad And Tobago. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nelson Island: Historical Heritage Tour & Down De Islands Escape? - **A:** Nelson Island: Historical Heritage Tour & Down De Islands Escape is organized by Energy Zone Health & Wellness. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nelson Island: Historical Heritage Tour & Down De Islands Escape is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tunapuna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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