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'''Hangman Island''', also known as '''Hayman's Island''', is an [[island]] in the [[Quincy Bay]] area of the [[Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area]]. The island is a barren outcrop of [[bedrock]], with a permanent size of half an [[acre]] rising to three |
'''Hangman Island''', also known as '''Hayman's Island''', is an [[island]] in the [[Quincy Bay]] area of the [[Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area]]. The island is a barren outcrop of [[bedrock]], with a permanent size of half an [[acre]] rising to only three feet above [[sea level]], plus an [[intertidal zone]] of a further {{convert|5|acre|m2}}. Access is by private boat only.<ref name="bhil">{{cite web| title = Hangman Island Factsheet | url = http://www.bostonislands.org/factsheet_template.asp?rsIslands__MMColParam=hang | publisher = Boston Harbor Islands Partnership | access-date = August 30, 2006 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060826135925/http://www.bostonislands.org/factsheet_template.asp?rsIslands__MMColParam=hang <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = August 26, 2006}} |
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{{cite web | title = Hangman Island Google Map Closeup | url = http://home.comcast.net/~johnphunt/fishing_soshore_hangmans_closeup.html | publisher = Google Maps | access-date = July 26, 2007 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121021201852/http://home.comcast.net/~johnphunt/fishing_soshore_hangmans_closeup.html | archive-date = October 21, 2012 }} |
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| ⚫ | The source of its current name has a hazy history. On a 1775, [[London]] chart, this island was labeled Hayman's Island and shows a greater area than presently exists. There is no historical evidence that this island was used as a location for [[hanging]] criminals. During the [[American Civil War]], targets were placed on the island for artillery practice for troops training at [[Camp Adams]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=http://archive.org/details/Quincy_Patriot_1861-3-July-Sept |title=Quincy Patriot 1861 July-Sept |date=1861 |publisher=John A. Green |others=Thomas Crane Public Library}}</ref> In 1882, several fishermen built fishing shacks on Hangman Island and were reported to have cultivated a vegetable garden among the rocks.<ref> |
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Approach to this island should be made with care and with the use of a nautical chart since there are many rocks and shoals in the immediate area. There is a small pebbly beach on the southern side. Special care should be taken when passing close aboard this island. Shoals extend approximately 250 yards to the northeast (061 degrees true)from this island and approximately 480 yards toward the south and southwest (246 degrees true). There are many rocks and ledges in these areas that are hidden at high water. A green and white daybeacon on a pile marks the southwestern point of these shoals.{{fact}} |
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{{cite web | title = Boston Harbor Islands Comprehensive Plan | url = http://npshistory.com/publications/boha/cp-1972.pdf | publisher = NPS History Electronic Library | access-date = January 21, 2022 }} |
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| ⚫ | On a 1775, [[London]] chart, this island was labeled Hayman's Island and shows a greater area than presently exists. There is no historical evidence that this island was used as a location for [[hanging]] criminals. |
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[[As of 2006]], there are no human inhabitants on Hangmans Island. It is being used as a bird sanctuary and landing on this island is discouraged. Local private fishermen fish for [[striped bass]] among the rocks located on and near this island during the summer season.{{fact}} |
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Latest revision as of 16:00, 26 September 2024
Hangman Island, also known as Hayman's Island, is an island in the Quincy Bay area of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. The island is a barren outcrop of bedrock, with a permanent size of half an acre rising to only three feet above sea level, plus an intertidal zone of a further 5 acres (20,000 m2). Access is by private boat only.[1][2]
The source of its current name has a hazy history. On a 1775, London chart, this island was labeled Hayman's Island and shows a greater area than presently exists. There is no historical evidence that this island was used as a location for hanging criminals. During the American Civil War, targets were placed on the island for artillery practice for troops training at Camp Adams.[3] In 1882, several fishermen built fishing shacks on Hangman Island and were reported to have cultivated a vegetable garden among the rocks.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hangman Island Factsheet". Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. Archived from the original on August 26, 2006. Retrieved August 30, 2006.
- ^ "Hangman Island Google Map Closeup". Google Maps. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2007.
- ^ Quincy Patriot 1861 July-Sept. Thomas Crane Public Library. John A. Green. 1861.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Boston Harbor Islands Comprehensive Plan" (PDF). NPS History Electronic Library. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
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