Bampton Island (19°07'S., 158°36'E.), located about 14 miles ESE of North Elbow, is of small extent and about 5.2m high. A fringing reef extends 0.2 mile from its E side and up to 150m from the remaining sides. A sand cay, located 2 miles W of Bampton Island, lies on the E edge of a small reef which has an opening on its W side.

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