Description of Anchorages

Question 1

General Anchorage in Holmes Harbor

Answer 1

Depth 30-40 fathoms at the entrance to 17 fathoms at the head of the bay. Mud bottom. Good protection except from N’ly weather. Permission needed from COTP, 48 hours notice. May not anchor more than 30days without permission.

Question 2

Port Townsend Explosives Anchorages

Answer 2

• Fairweather anchorage is 1nm SE of Pt. Hudson, 14-16 fathoms, mud. 300yd radius.
• Foulweather anchorage is .25nm SSW of Walan Pt. 12-14 fathoms, mud. 300yd radius.

Question 3

Explosive Anchorage Reguations

Answer 3

• Need permission to anchor from COTP, no more than 30 days.
• Explosives anchorages reserved for vessesls carrying explosives, COTP may require a stby tug for vessels without power.
• Red flag by day, red light at night.
• No explosives handling w/o COTP permission.

Question 4

Port Townsend Anchorage

Answer 4

8-10 fathoms, mud bottom.

Question 5

Admiralty Bay

Answer 5

occasionally used, exposed to SW winds, hard bottom, strong currents.

Question 6

Foulweather Bluff –

Answer 6

Temp Anchorage for use in Fog, .5nm N of Bluff, 10ftm +

Question 7

Port Ludlow

Answer 7

Good anchorage, soft bottom, less than 10 fms

Question 8

Kilisut Harbor

Answer 8

less then 10 fms, mud bottom

Question 9

Mutiny Bay

Answer 9

affords temporary anchorage near the center in 10 to 20 fathoms; useful if overtaken by fog.

Question 10

Mats Mats Bay

Answer 10

Excellent protection from the wind to small craft, less than 10 fathoms, sandy bottom.