Tides & Currents Flashcards
1
Q
Mean Range
A
7.5 to 7.7
2
Q
Diurnal Range
A
11.1 to 11.4
3
Q
Tides are
A
semidiurnal with mixed large daily low water diurnal inequalities.
4
Q
Freshets
A
late winter and spring can be heavy
5
Q
Back eddy
A
forms at T5 across from Fishers Flour.
6
Q
Currents run
A
stronger in West Waterway than East Waterway.
7
Q
Logging is a major industry,
A
be aware of navigational hazards like free floating logs, deadheads and sinkers.
8
Q
As a rule, the tidal currents in the harbor have
A
little velocity. At times, however, with a falling tide an appreciable current will be found setting northwest along the waterfront
