Eastern Channel
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Eastern Channel is a body of deep water adjacent to the southern half of Sitka, Alaska.[1] It is the best suited of three channels for large ships to approach harbor in Sitka.
Sitka, being a prime cruise ship destination, and having no deep water dock for cruise ships, allows ships to anchor in Eastern Channel and lighter the passengers into town.
Eastern Channel leads most directly to Silver Bay, but also allows access to downtown Sitka.
Eastern Channel is also the backdrop behind the stage at Harrigan Centennial Hall and the Sitka Summer Music Festival.
Coordinates: 57°01′02″N 135°19′19″W / 57.01722°N 135.32194°W
[edit] References
- ^ Imray, James F. (1885), "Territory of Alaska", North Pacific Pilot: The West Coast of North America, Between Panama and Queen Charlotte Islands, Including Port Simpson and Sitka Sound, Part I (Fourth Edition ed.), London: James Imray & Son, p. 440
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