Fodor's Expert Review Hassel Island

East of Water Island in Charlotte Amalie harbor, Hassel Island is part of the Virgin Islands National Park. On it are the ruins of a British military garrison (built during a brief British occupation of the USVI during the 1800s) and the remains of a marine railway (where ships were hoisted into dry dock for repairs). The St. Thomas Historical Trust leads 2- to 2½-hour walking tours, with boat transportation to and from St. Thomas, by advance request.