Anchorages

Question 1

Security zone anchorage

Answer 1

10-25f mud and sand bottom. Anchorage is circular in shape with 1000yd diameter. Used by navy for magnetic silencing of ships and submarines

Question 2

Emergency explosives anchorage

Answer 2

Thorndyke bay, 10-40f, mud and sand bottom. Is rectangular in shape. 1000ydx1350yds in a E/W orientation.
1. Need permission from COPT to anchor
2. Need permission from COPT to anchor for more than 30days
3. Reserved for vsls carrying explosives
4. Must display red flag during day and red light at night
5. Must have competent watchman or tug standing by
6. Fishing pleasure and commercial boats prohibited in the area when vsls are anchored to load/unload explosives

Question 3

Port gamble

Answer 3

24-54ft deep with muddy bottom. Excellent anchorage in the bay

Question 4

Squamish Hrb

Answer 4

6fa deep with muddy bottom. Tug frequently anchor near the head of the bay

Question 5

Sea beck bay

Answer 5

35-50ft deep with sand and shell bottom. Good anchorage well protected from SE and Sw Wx

Question 6

Pleasant Hrb

Answer 6

36ft deep with mud bottom with good protection from all directions

Question 7

Quilcene bay

Answer 7

30-60ft deep with mud and shell bottom. Good protection from all directions except south weather

Question 8

Hood canal bridge

Answer 8

No anchoring within 500yds north and south of bridge to avoid anchor cables from bridge