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Young's Rock

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Young's Rock is the outer of the two offshore rocks (other one is Matt's Rock) traditionally known together as Young's Rocks. It is situated near West Harbour on the western side of Pitcairn Island and is named after Edward Young, one of the mutineers of HMS Bounty. The two formations are important reference points in traditional fishing practices. Although the 1993 postage stamp description uses the name Matt's Rocks (modern version of Young's Rocks).