I thought all of the Elizabeth Islands except Cuttyhunk and Penikese are privately owned by the Forbes family. I took a rather formal tour of all the Elizabeth’s including CH a number of years ago and the historian narrated the entire way speaking of the Forbes and their history on all the islands on the way out, however, when we arrived at CH he mention that ½ of CH was publicly owned, but the western half was private. I asked him about this and I thought he told me Spalding owned that house on the end and that half the island was pretty much his.
Maybe Spalding gave it to Forbes? I don't know for sure it was a while a go that I took this tour (10 years?) and I am losing my mind now. Lord knows, I have been wrong on other things.
I do agree with you and think that it is quite impressive that Forbes has kept the islands pristine and it is one of the few places left that when you approach by boat, that IS the way it look hundreds of years ago. I know you are allowed to hang out on a couple beaches during the summer but I still would like to walk its shores with rod in hand. IMO some of the coves on those islands would be simply outstanding surf fishing spots...as good or even better then CH
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Islands
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naushon_Island
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuttyhunk
BTW, technically the town of Gosnold is part of Dukes county, which means MV is in charge!!! LOL!!! HEY!! THAT IS MY ROCK!! GET OFF!! LOL!
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