Ross Island is one of the islands in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Group in the Bay of Bengal. It was the Administrative Headquarters for the islands group, before an earthquake rocked it in 1941. The small island, with its treasure of mins, became a hot tourist spot in the territory. The island presently houses the ruins of the state Ballroom, the Chief Commissioner's House, the Government House, Church, the old 'Andamanese Home', Bakery, Press, Swimming Pool and Troop Barracks, all in dilapidated condition, reminiscent of the old British regime. The island was under British occupation from March 1858 to 1942. From 1942 to 1945, during World War II the island was under the occupation of Japan. However, the allies reoccupied the island in 1945 and later abandoned it. The island is now controlled by the Indian navy.

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