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?
Nixes Mate is one of the smallest island of Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. It does, however, have a colorful history: executed pirates were once displayed as a warning to others attempting to loot ships in Boston Harbor.
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