In addition, the island lost many of its forts.
The island lost a significant amount of capital and real estate prices fell.
Some islands lost almost all birds except for cliff-nesting species.
With only 7,500 people, the island has lost a third of its population since the 1960's.
After the Middle Ages, trade routes changed and the island lost its importance.
The initial island lost the bridge connection and became isolated.
In fact, the island of Nantucket lost 27 ships during the war.
The island has lost its connection with nature and its inhabitants don't know what to do.
In his going, they declared, their island had lost its flower and strength.
Often the island lost its complete population, for example after the Vandals came there.