Located among the Brewsters, these bedrock ledges have long been a danger to mariners.
Short History
Shag Rocks has been site of several shipwrecks. Boston Light on nearby Little Brewster Island has served as a warning for mariners to steer clear of the rocks, as well as enabled many rescues.
General Information This island of Boston Harbor Islands national park area is not managed by an agency.
Agency Designation: None Current Use: Park purposes Harbor Location: Outer Harbor Acreage: 1.3 upland acres Highest elevation: 26 feet Longitude: 42° 19' 47.0" North
Latitude: 70° 52' 58.0" West Miles from Long Wharf: 10
Visitor Facilities & Services
Hours:
Access impractical
Piers/Docks:
No
Visitor season:
0
Boat slips:
0
Visitor staff:
No
Moorings:
0
Guided tours:
No
Park boats:
None
Lifeguards:
No
Car access:
No
Flush toilets:
No
Campsites:
0 (capacity ea: 0
Composting toilets:
No
Group campsites:
0 (capacity ea: 0)
Picnic areas:
No
Camping capacity:
0
Refreshments:
No
Cooking grills:
No
Drinking water:
Yes
Walking trails:
No
On-island Circulation: None.
Natural History Overview Vegetation Subaquatic grasses and algae.
Wildlife
Survey in progress.
Geology Rocky outcrops.
Water Features None.
Views and Vistas
Boston Light; the Brewsters.
Structures
Buildings
None
Fortifications
None
Other Structures
None
Map of the Brewsters Open PDF of Calf, Green, Middle and Outer Brewster, and Little Calf Islands and Shag Rocks. more...
Did You Know?
Scientists have recently identified a beach-dwelling ground beetle at Boston Harbor Islands that has not been seen in North America for over 100 years. It is believed the beetle, Bembmidion nigropiceum, was brought to Boston from Europe in the 1800s via ship ballasts.
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