Birthplace of Benjamin Franklin

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Nix's Mate, a historical shoal in Boston Harbor, is steeped in maritime legend and notorious for its association with pirate executions. Once a substantial island, it served as a grim site where the bodies of pirates were displayed to deter others from a life of crime.

The island's lore includes tales of Captain Nix, who was wrongfully executed, and the infamous pirate William Fly, who met his end on the rocky shores. Today, the remnants of Nix's Mate remain a point of intrigue, yet it is off-limits to the public, preserving its storied past as federal property.

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