Martin Ledge

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Martin Ledge is series of small barren rocks that barely stick out of the waters of Massachusetts Bay, within the city limits of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The rocks are east of Tewksbury Rock and Outer Brewster Island and southwest of Three and One-half Fathom Ledge.

Coordinates: 42°20′45″N70°51′28″W / 42.34583°N 70.85778°W / 42.34583; -70.85778


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