Big Tom, Bronx

Big Tom is a submerged rock in Eastchester Bay, The Bronx, one quarter mile west[1] of Belden Point. It is only visible at very low tide, however it is nonetheless referred to in historical journals. It is thought to be named after Thomas Pell who owned City Island.[2] It is the only serious hazard to navigation in that part of the Bay.[3]

See also
  • The Cuban Ledge, New York

References
  1. Chart 12366 (29 ed.). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2008. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved January 25, 2009.
  2. John McNamara (1993). "Big Tom". History in Asphalt. Bronx Historical Society. p. 27. ISBN 0-941980-16-2.
  3. Waterway Guide: Southern Edition. Intertec Publishing. 1963. p. 151.

Further reading
  • William H. Shellenberger (2001). Cruising the Chesapeake. McGraw-Hill Professional. pp. 399–400. ISBN 0-07-136371-8. — navigation instructions to sailors for avoiding Big Tom
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