Elwha Rock

Elwha Rock is a [ submerged rock] in Puget Sound. It lies in Harney Channel just West of Orcas Island's Grindstone Harbor at 48 35.4717N, 122 54.5942W at a depth of 5 feet Mean Low Water.

It was named for the ferry Elwha which ran aground on the then-uncharted rock in 1983.[1][2][3] The ferry Nisqually ran aground on the same rock in 1994.[4]

The rock was incorporated within San Juan Islands National Monument in 2013.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elwha Rock
  2. ↑ Jack Broom (July 26, 2002), "Showing Off: Welcome aboard as we float a few facts on the state's ferries", The Seattle Times
  3. ↑ Harre Demoro, The Super Class, Evergreenfleet.com
  4. ↑ Technological Hazards: Transportation, Washington Military Department—Emergency Management Division

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Coordinates: 48°35′36.639″N 122°54′15.16″W / 48.59351083°N 122.9042111°W / 48.59351083; -122.9042111 (Elwha Rock)


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