Change Islands, Newfoundland, Canada, Atlantic Canada, maritimes
Brimstone Head, Fogo Island, Newfoundland This unique geographical rock formation, which juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most spectacular images in the area. It is known throughout the world as one of the earths’s 'Four Corners' and has been visited by thousands of people. An obvious navigation beacon for mariners, its name even appears in a 1756 'Pilot verse' known as Wadham's Song: "As you draw near to the Fogo land, you'll have fifteen fathoms in the sounding sand, from fifteen to eighteen, never more, and that you'll have close to the shore. When you abreast of Round Head be, then Joe Batt's Point you'll plainly see; To starboard then three or four miles, you'll see a parcel of damned rugged isles. When Joe Batt's Arm you are abreast, Fogo Harbour bears due west, but unkind fortune unluck laid a sunken rock right in the trade. So, nor-nor’ west you are to steer, till Brimstone Head doth appear; which over Pilley's Point you'll see, that of that danger you are free." (ZZ)
