Coffin Rock

Coffin Rock is an island in , . Coffin Rock is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Nobska Point Light and Marine Biological Laboratory.

Lighthouse
Photo: Ktr101, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nobska Light, originally called Nobsque Light, also known as , is a lighthouse located near the division between Buzzards Bay, Nantucket Sound, and in the settlement of on the southwestern tip of , .

Research institute
Photo: Kzirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a research institution for biological and environmental sciences in , United States. MBL was founded in 1888 as a private, nonprofit institution.

School building
Photo: Faolin42, CC BY 3.0.
The is a historic school building at 24 School Street in , United States within the town of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Woods Hole and Falmouth.

Photo: BenFrantzDale, Public domain.
The village of administratively belongs to the town of , in the area of , . has a great natural harbor and was once a fishing and whaling center but now is known for its beautiful beaches, sport fishing, quaint shops and marine research facilities.

Photo: Faolin42, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a town in on 's southwest corner. It includes the villages of , West , North , Hatchville, Silver Beach, East , Teaticket, and Waquoit. It is the Cape's second most populous town.

Hamlet
Photo: Bruce Tuten, CC BY 2.0.
is a residential area located in the town of on the north end of the island of . It is a peninsula surrounded on the north and west by and on the east by Vineyard Haven Harbor.

Coffin Rock

Latitude
41.51261° or 41° 30′ 45″ north
Longitude
-70.66197° or 70° 39′ 43″ west
Open location code
87HFG87Q+26
Open­Street­Map ID
node 358274876
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­island
Geo­Names ID
4933519
Wiki­data ID
Q49635408
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Coffin Rock” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Coffin Rock”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Great Ledge and Nobska Beach.

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