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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Island Facts: Shag Rocks
 

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
Brewster Islands Map
Map of the Brewsters
Open PDF of Calf, Green, Middle and Outer Brewster, and Little Calf Islands and Shag Rocks.
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Bembidion nigrpiceum  

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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Last Updated: December 19, 2008 at 19:05 EST