Kidd's Harbor
Kidd Harbor is a sheltered harbor in High Island (Connecticut), High Island, in the Thimble Islands of Branford, Connecticut. It was named in 1845 for Captain Kidd, who was alleged to have used the harbor as a place to hide his vessel, attacking unsuspecting ships who couldn't see him. History The islands were known to the Mattabesset, Mattabesek people as "Kuttomquosh", “the beautiful sea rocks". Adrian Block was the first European to discover the Thimble Islands in 1614. References

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High Island (Connecticut)
One of the Thimble Islands, High Island once served as a hideout for famed pirate Captain Kidd. Kidd's Harbor on the island, as well as nearby Kidd's Island, were named for him. Money Island (Thimble Islands), Money Island was named for the legend that he allegedly buried a portion of his treasure here. References Wealthy Widow Buying Up Thimbles', "New Haven Register", January 22, 2006, page A1
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