Nix's Mate
A daybeacon pyramid is about all that's left of this island that is said to have sunk due to a pirate's curse.

šŸ“œ Remains of a 12-acre island in Boston Harbor, now a 200 sq ft site.
ā˜ ļø Named after Captain Nix's gibbeted first mate, linked to a pirate's curse and serving as a warning to pirates.

Why Go

šŸ“ā€ā˜ ļø Explore a site with pirate legends and learn about its history
šŸ“œ Discover a historical gibbeting site
šŸŒŠ See a unique daybeacon
šŸš¢ View from Boston Harbor Island Ferries

Why Avoid

šŸš¶ Very small site, not much to explore on foot
ā›µ Requires a small boat to visit directly

šŸš¢ Getting There Take a Boston Harbor Island Ferry (to George's or Peddock's Island) for the best view.

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