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The history of Tromelin Island is both fascinating and heartbreaking. Here is a detailed account of how this small island in the Indian Ocean got its name and its history: Tromelin Island was first discovered in 1722 by a French ship. At that time the island was named ‘Île aux Sables’ (Île aux Sables), which means ‘island of sand’. The island was very small, flat and devoid of vegetation with only sand dunes.

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The history of this island is connected with a great tragedy. In 1761, a French ship named ‘L’Utile’ was en route from Madagascar to Mauritius with about 160 enslaved people. On the way, the ship collided with the rocks near the island and broke up. Many people died in the accident, but about 60-80 slaves and the ship’s French sailors survived on the island. French sailors made a small name from the wreckage and left the island. On his way, he promised the slaves there that he would soon return to help. But, those sailors never returned. For the next 15 years, those slaves lived on that deserted island under very harsh conditions. They saved their lives by eating sea turtles and bird eggs.

The island got its current name from Jacques Marie Boudin de Tromelin. In November 1776, Captain Trommelin of the French Navy reached the island with the ship ‘La Dauphine’. They then found only seven women and an eight-month-old baby alive, trapped there for 15 years. All others died of hunger, thirst or disease. Captain Trommelin rescued the remainder and took them safely to Mauritius. Because of their rescue and bravery, the island was officially named ‘Tromelin Island’.

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Today, Tromelain Island is under the jurisdiction of France, but the island is claimed by the country of Mauritius. This island is now mainly used as a weather station.