Outer Brewster Island
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Outer Brewster Island, also known as Outward Island, is a one of the outer islands in the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and is situated some 10 miles offshore of downtown Boston. The island has a permanent size of 20 acres, and consists of exposed bedrock covered by fertile soil bounded by a rocky shore with steep cliffs. It provides a nesting habitat for coastal water birds, including Cormorants, Gulls, Common Eider Ducks, Glossy Ibis and American Oystercatchers. The birds are aggressive during their nesting season and access is discouraged during this period. Access is by private boat only. [1]
Like the neighbouring islands of Great Brewster, Little Brewster and Middle Brewster, Outer Brewster Island is named after William Brewster, the first preacher and teacher for the Plymouth Colony. The relative barrenness and rocky shoreline of Outer Brewster has resulted in limited human usage. A granite quarry was operated on the island in the 19th century, whilst a coastal defense battery, known as Battery Jewell, was built on the island during World War II. Both are now disused and abandoned.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Outer Brewster Island Factsheet. Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. Retrieved on August 11, 2006.
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