Weepecket Islands facts for kids
 Weepecket Islands
Location in Massachusetts
Weepecket Islands
Location in the United States
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| Coordinates | 41°31′00″N 70°44′08″W / 41.5167749°N 70.7355863°W |
| Archipelago | Elizabeth Islands |
| Total islands | 4 |
| Highest elevation | 2 ft (0.6 m) |
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United States
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| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes County |
| The Elizabeth Islands |
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| Major Islands listed in order from east to west |
| Nonamesset Uncatena Naushon Pasque Nashawena Penikese Cuttyhunk |
| Minor Islands: |
| Bachelor Baret Bull Cedar Gosnold Gull Rock Veckatimest Weepecket Islands |
The Weepecket Islands are a small group of three islands located in Massachusetts, United States. They are part of the Elizabeth Islands chain. You can find them just off the northern coast of Naushon Island, which is the largest island in the Elizabeth Islands group.
Together, these three islands are quite small. Their total land area is about 0.051 square kilometers, which is roughly 12.6 acres. That's about the size of 10 football fields!
Locally, the islands have fun names. The second-smallest island is called Weeweepecket. The smallest one is known as Weeweeweepecket.
Weepecket Islands: A Look at Their Past and Present
The Weepecket Islands have an interesting history. They were once used by the United States Navy for special training.
A Look Back: Military Training
From 1941 to 1957, the Weepecket Islands were known as the Weepecket Island Bomb Area. During this time, the islands served as a practice target range. The Navy used them to practice with bombs, rockets, and machine guns. This helped train military personnel for real situations.
Nature's Home Today
Today, the Weepecket Islands are no longer used for military training. They are completely uninhabited, meaning no people live there.
Instead, these islands have become a very important place for wildlife. They are a popular breeding ground for double-crested cormorants. These birds come to the islands to build their nests and raise their young. It's a safe and quiet place for them to live and grow.
