CHATHAM STRAIT


Meaning of CHATHAM STRAIT in English

Narrow passage, North Pacific Ocean.

Extending off southeastern Alaska 150 mi (240 km) between the Admiralty and Kuiu islands on the east and the Chicagof and Baranof islands on the west, it is 3–10 mi (5–16 km) wide. It forms part of the Inside Passage between Alaska and Washington state.

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