Proper noun
Tortola
An island in the British Virgin Islands, the largest and most populated.
Although Tortola had sixteen coloured public officials, all except one were "foreigners" from outside the Territory. Source: Internet
The Company also owns and operates MarineMax Vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Source: Internet
At age 84, Spock came in third out of a field of eight, rowing his dinghy across the Sir Frances Drake Channel between Tortola and Norman Island, a distance of four miles. Source: Internet
A revolt of slaves was occurring in St. Croix, which increased the general fervour in the islands, but the free population of Tortola were much more concerned with two other grievances: the appointment of public officials, and the crackdown on smuggling. Source: Internet
Colonel William Burt was dispatched to Tortola and took control of the island no later than 13 July 1672 (when Stapleton reported the conquest to the Council of Trade). Source: Internet
A total of 942 deaths were recorded out of a total population of 6,919 (13.9%) This was followed by an outbreak of smallpox in Tortola and Jost Van Dyke in 1861 which caused a further 33 deaths. Source: Internet