Boston Harbor is described by William Wood.

In his New England Prospect, the Englishman writes, “It is a safe and pleasant Harbour within, having but one common and safe entrance, and that not very broad . . . but being once within, there is room for the Anchorage of 500 ships.” He writes. “This Harbour is made by a great company of islands, whose high cliffes shoulder out the boisterous seas, yet easily decieve any unskillful Pilote; preferring many faire openings and broad sounds, which afford too shalllow waters for any Ships, though navigable for Boates and small pinnaces.”