Southampton Tides Flashcards
1
Q
What’s interesting about Southampton Tides?
A
Double High Water
2
Q
What is “Young Flood Stand”?
A
Slackening effect of tides 2 hours after low water.
It lasts for 2 hours
Then accelerates until high water
IT IS PARTICULARALLY PRONOUNCED DURING SPRING TIDES
3
Q
Why does Southampton have a double tide?
A
4
Q
How often are berths surveyed?
A
Monthly
5
Q
How often are channels surveyed?
A
Quarterly
