The Cuban Ledge, New York
The Cuban Ledge, New York is a reef composed chiefly of sand and small rocks in Eastchester Bay, The Bronx, in Long Island Sound. It is located between Rodman's Neck and Country Club in Eastchester Bay and only appears during periods of low-tide.[1]
The reef was allegedly created when a large barge carrying sand and gravel ran aground on a shoal. A salvage crew was mounted there and the barge was rescued, but much of the sand and gravel it was carrying needed to be removed in order to aid the rescue. The workers dumped the sand and rock overboard to get the barge off the shoal, thus forming the reef.[citation needed]
The origin of the name Cuban Ledge is not truly known, however a number of theories do exist. One story stipulates that a ship by the name of the Cuban Lady ran aground on the reef. Another suggests that the ledge bears a striking resemblance to the outline of the Island nation of Cuba.[2]
It is used by local fishermen not only for fishing, but for digging for worms at low tide.
