Marcus Passage
| Marcus Passage | |
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| Kennedy Gap | |
 Looking Southeast across Marcus Passage, Smith Island is to the left, and is to the right | |
  Marcus Passage | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 54°06′22″N 130°15′24″W / 54.10611°N 130.25667°WCoordinates: 54°06′22″N 130°15′24″W / 54.10611°N 130.25667°W |
Marcus Passage is a stretch of saltwater on the North Coast region of British Columbia, Canada, offshore from the mouth of the Skeena River, south and west of Smith Island.[1] Marcus Passage connects Chatham Sound with . The south side of Marcus Passage is defined by an extensive drying bank called Base Sand (locally known as Wilson Bar).[2][3]
Hydrography[]
The easterly tidal flood attains a rate of 3.5 knots (6.5 km/h; 4.0 mph), and the westerly tidal ebb can stream at up to 5 knots (9.3 km/h; 5.8 mph).[3]
Two shoals obstruct Marcus Passage, the first extends from De Horsey Passage to Base Sand, the second extends from De Horsey Island to . Sand waves with amplitudes of 1.6 metres (5 ft 3 in) are known on these shoals.[3]
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See also[]
- Inside Passage
- Chatham Sound
- Skeena river
References[]
- ^ "Marcus Passage". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Base Sand". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ a b c "Chart 3717, Marcus Passage". Sailing Directions, British Columbia Coast, (Northern Portion). II (Ninth Edition): 166–167. 1983.
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