Currents

Question 1

Current Conditions in Eagle Harbor

Answer 1

Weak and Variable

Question 2

Current Conditions in Elliot Bay

Answer 2

Weak and Variable

Question 3

-Velocity increases from East to West -4 kts flood, 5 kts on the ebb -Between Pt. Glover and White Point Ferry Pilots have experienced currents in excess of 6 kts. -Eddies and counter currents diminish effective width -Outbound Deep Draft may be set to East Shore at Pt. Glover

Answer 3

Current Conditions in Rich Passage - 5 facts

Question 4

Weak and Variable

Answer 4

Current Conditions in Elliot Bay

Question 5

Areas and order in which currents are discussed

Answer 5

Elliott Bay, Eagle Harbor, Rich Passage, Port Orchard, Port Washington Narrows

Question 6

Rich Passage Current Details …3 reference points Flood and Ebb

Answer 6

Orchard Point .8, 1.1 “ soapy date” Pleasant Beach 1.3, 2.8 “ tame naive” Point White 2.4, 3.1 “ near moat” THIS NEEDS CONFIRMATION

Question 7

Elliott Bay, Eagle Harbor, Rich Passage, Orchard Point, Port Washington Narrows

Answer 7

Areas and order in which currents are discussed

Question 8

Current Conditions in Port Washington Narrows

Answer 8

Currents can be in excess of 4 kts with tide rips off rocky point.

Question 9

Currents can be in excess of 4 kts with tide rips off rocky point.

Answer 9

Current Conditions in Port Washington Narrows

Question 10

Orchard Point .8, 1.1 “ soapy date” Pleasant Beach 1.3, 2.8 “ tame naive” Point White 2.4, 3.1 “ near moat” THIS NEEDS CONFIRMATION

Answer 10

Rich Passage Current Details …3 reference points Flood and Ebb

Question 11

Weak and Variable

Answer 11

Current Conditions in Eagle Harbor

Question 12

Current Conditions in Rich Passage - 5 facts

Answer 12

-Velocity increases from East to West -4 kts flood, 5 kts on the ebb -Between Pt. Glover and White Point Ferry Pilots have experienced currents in excess of 6 kts. -Eddies and counter currents diminish effective width -Outbound Deep Draft may be set to East Shore at Pt. Glover