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From the outer end of the Tunnel we get a close-up view of Molly's Island, earlier called Admiral's Island which, like the tunnel hill and other large portions of land nearby, was Percey property at one time. Claimed by Admiral Percey in 1801 "in consequence to lying void", it was described at the time as being "100 yards east to west, 150 yards north to south, and bounded on all sides by the sea". In a time when waterfront space was at a premium, the Perceys made use of the island as part of their fishing operations. This they continued to do in varying degrees for close to 70 years.

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Molly's (Admiral's) Island
20 July 2007
Brigus, Newfoundland