Anchorages

Question 1

Bham general anchorage

Answer 1

At north end of bay. Is circular with a 1.0nm radius. 5-14 fathoms deep with mid over hard pan. Not good holding ground

Question 2

Explosive anchorage

Answer 2

South of the general anchorage Circular with .5nm radius. 15 fathoms deep with mud over hard pan. Not good holding ground

Question 3

Bellingham bay

Answer 3

Anchorage may be obtained almost anywhere in the bay south of the flats in 6-12 fathoms of water with mud bottom. Not good holding ground in foul weather

Question 4

Anchoring between Eliza and lummi

Answer 4

Vsls anchoring between Eliza and lummi Is. During heavy Wx should be cautious of dragging anchor because of poor holding ground

Question 5

North of governors pt.

Answer 5

There is good holding ground near the south end of chuckanut bay. 6-9 fathoms. Mud bottom.

Question 6

Tankers

Answer 6

Often anchor SE of vendovi Is. While awaiting berths. 15-20 fathoms deep with mud bottom. Good holding ground.