Big Tom, Bronx
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Big Tom is a submerged rock in Eastchester Bay, New York, one quarter mile west[1] of Belden Point. It is only visible at very low tide, however it is nonetheless referred to in historical journals. It is thought to be named after Thomas Pell who owned City Island.[2] It is the only serious hazard to navigation in that part of the Bay.[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Chart 12366 (29 ed.). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2008. http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/12366.shtml. Retrieved January 25, 2009.
- ^ John McNamara (1993). "Big Tom". History in Asphalt. Bronx Historical Society. pp. 27. ISBN 0941980162.
- ^ Waterway Guide: Southern Edition. Intertec Publishing. 1963. pp. 151.
[edit] Further reading
- William H. Shellenberger (2001). Cruising the Chesapeake. McGraw-Hill Professional. pp. 399–400. ISBN 0071363718. — navigation instructions to sailors for avoiding Big Tom
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