Snake Island (Massachusetts)

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1888 map of Boston Harbor showing Snake Island on the middle righthand side.
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1888 map of Boston Harbor showing Snake Island on the middle righthand side.

Snake Island, also known as Bare Island, is an island in Boston Harbor. The island is part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and is situated in the the inner harbor between the town of Winthrop and the reclaimed land that forms Logan International Airport. It is named for its serpentine shape, and has a permanent size of 3 acres, and rises to a height of 10 feet above sea level.[1]

Since the 18th century the island has been owned by variety of owners, and has been used for livestock grazing, and as a squatter camp occupied by lobstermen and clammers. In the 1900s a grounded steamer served as residence for lobstermen from Winthrop. Today the island is uninhabited and classified as 'conservation land'. Access is by private boat only.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Snake Island Factsheet. Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. Retrieved on October 9, 2006.


Coordinates: 42°21′56.74″N, 70°58′43.22″W

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