Middle Brewster Island
Middle Brewster Islandis a rugged outerislandin theBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area,located 9 miles (14 km) offshore from downtownBoston.The island has a permanent size of 13 acres (53,000 m2), reaches a height of 52 feet (16 m) abovesea level,and is bounded by sharp cliffs and sunken crags. It has only sparse vegetation and serves primarily as a nesting site forgullsandcormorants.The birds are aggressive during theirnesting seasonand access by humans is discouraged during this period. Access is difficult due to the lack of beaches and inlets, and is only accessible by private boat.[1]
Like the neighboring islands ofGreat Brewster,Little BrewsterandOuter Brewster,Middle Brewster Island is named afterWilliam Brewster,the first preacher and teacher for thePlymouth Colony.During the 18th century the island hosted a fisherman's colony, and was used as a summer retreat by some Boston residents during the 19th century. Remains of the homes remain, including fireplaces, stone walls, and an arch that once supported a bell.[1]
See also
[edit]- Green Island (Massachusetts)
- Long Island
- Tewksbury Rock (Massachusetts)
References
[edit]- ^ab"Middle Brewster Island Factsheet".Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. Archived fromthe originalon September 3, 2006.RetrievedAugust 21,2006.
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