In 1633, Jean de Laite referred to the islands as "Isles aux Tangneux" in his work The New World.
"[2] There is a local belief that pirate treasure is hidden on one of the islands.
[3] Several dwellings were built on the islands during early decades of European settlement.
[4] The islands stretch along the coast from Pinkney's Point to Wedgeport.
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