Anchorages

Question 1

Security Zone Anchorage

Answer 1

off Vinland
10-25 Fa, 
mud/sand bottom. 
.25nm rad,
Navy for magnetic silencing

Question 2

Explosives Anchorage

Answer 2

S of Thorndike Bay,
10-40 Fa, mud/sand bottom.
• Need permission from COTP to anchor.
• Anchoring more than 30 days, need COTP permission.
• Reserved for vessels carrying explosives.
• Display red flag in day, red light at night.
• Wooden boats need radar reflectors.
• Fishing, pleasure, and commercial vessels prohibited when vessels are anchored to load/unload explosives.
• Competent watchman, or standby tug.

Question 3

Races Cove Anchorage

Answer 3

50ft, mud/sand. Tugs with log tows use waiting for weather. 1nm SE of S spit

Question 4

Coon Bay Anchorage

Answer 4

small, nearly landlocked, excellent small craft protection, narrow entrance,

Question 5

Port Gamble Anchorage

Answer 5

4-9 fathoms, mud, excellent.

Question 6

Seabeck Anchorage

Answer 6

5-9 fathoms,
Sand and Shell
protection from SE to SW weather.

Question 7

Quilcene Bay Anchorage

Answer 7

5-10 fathoms
mud and shell
good protection from N, E, W wind.

Question 8

Pleasant Harbor Anchorage

Answer 8

6 fathoms, mud