These old photos and vintage postcards feature several scenes from Rock Sound including their famous Ocean Hole which claims to be bottomless, but not true. The featured resort there is old Cotton Bay Club and its premier Eleuthera golf course, frequented often by the rich and famous in its heyday. A number of the members still have homes in the area. Also included is a postcard from the Rock Sound Club. The gallery is rounded up with an old photograph of an aerial view of Rock Sound.
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The Royal Bahamas Police Force Band performing at the Homecoming Festival in Rock Sound.
Rock Sound Homecoming - Eleuthera
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Natural swimming pool in Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas.
Ocean Hole Park - Rock Sound - Eleuthera
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"The colorful Government House and Post Office at Rock Sound is but a few minutes away from the modern jetport which welcomes visitors to beautiful Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas from major cities around the world."
Government House - Rock Sound - Eleuthera
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Airport terminal at Rock Sounds Airport (RSD) located in south Eleuthera.
Rock Sound Airport - Eleuthera
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Rock Sound Club just north of Rock Sound Airport.
Rock Sound Club - Eleuthera
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Aerial view of Rock Sound, south Eleuthera, Bahamas. Image provided with permission courtesy of TheRumelier.com Collection.
Aerial View Rock Sound - Eleuthera
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Vintage press photo of the Rock Sound Club which is now owned and operated by the One Eleuthera organization. In its prime, It was considered one of the top resorts in the area.
Rock Sound Club 1954
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This photo did not have any specific location information on the back so we guessed this was from Rock Sound area. If you know where exactly this was, please let us know!
Eleuthera Press Photo 1961
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Poolside at the Rock Sound resort back in 1951. This was considered a luxury resort. The resort was located on Queen's Highway just north of the Rock Sound airport.
Rock Sound Resort Press Photo 1951
Ocean Hole is what's known as a "Blue Hole." A blue hole is a unique geological formation found in the ocean. These large marine sinkholes are open to the surface and are typically found in areas with carbonate bedrock, limestone, or coral reefs. The Ocean Hole in Rock Sound, Eleuthera is one such example. These formations were only discovered in the late 20th century by fishermen and divers. The water found in blue holes can be influenced by tides and can have a variety of chemical compositions, including fresh, marine, or mixed water.
Ocean Hole Rock Sound Eleuthera
Back of the card reads: "Bahamian Farmers on their way to Market in Rock Sound, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas." Message reads "Have just finished a week of grand cruising and fishing and are resting for our return to the snow country. See you soon. Jan & King." Dated 3/11/60.
Bahamian Farmers in Rock Sound
Card reads: "Eleuthera Island Inn, Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas. 100 A/C rooms all with breathtaking ocean view. Miles of golden sand beach. All water sports, tennis, fresh water pool, superb international cuisine. The 'Out Islands' largest and finest hotel.!" Dated 4-16-73, Message read "Had a good trip down Friday. Everything on time. We are really relaxing and getting lots of rest... George and I decided being on vacation alone for a few days isn't all that bad. Love, Polly"
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