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Would it be better to say 'uninhabited', as one person has already stayed there for 45 days, and Nobby Styles (G0VJG) is aiming to better this record at the end of May 23? 167.98.155.118 (talk) 10:09, 25 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I imagine that,s to do with the UNCOSS. And it is fairly uninhabitable, AFAICS its so steep sided that beaching and keeping a boat there for food is impossible. One could argue that Antarctica is uninhabitable though not uninhabited. Jabberwoch (talk) 03:08, 26 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I agree that I would be better to say 'uninhabited'. While it is true that the islet’s steep sides and lack of resources make it challenging for long-term habitation, the fact that individuals have managed to stay there for extended periods demonstrates that it is not completely uninhabitable. The distinction between 'uninhabitable' and 'uninhabited' is significant, as the former suggests that it is impossible to live there, which is not the case. Therefore, in my opinion, using 'uninhabited' correctly indicates that, although possible, no permanent residents choose to live there. Utter Donkey (talk) 22:27, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Especially since it matters. If Rockall is "uninhabitable" it doesn't count towards the UK's continental shelf and territorial waters. If merely "uninhabited", as the SAS person and Greenpeace have been there for an extended period, it might count.
