West York Island West York Island is a rock located in the Spratly Islands. The Philippines first took possession of the feature in 1974. U.S. Board of Geographic Names: West York IslandChina: Xiyue Dao, 西月岛Philippines: Likas IslandTaiwan: Xiyue Dao, 西月島Vietnam: Đảo Bến Lạc Occupied by: The PhilippinesLegal Status: RockGPS: 11° 4' 54" N, 115° 1' 27" E Overview Images March 7, 2022 October 30, 2017 March 3, 2016