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The '''Chatham Strait''' is a narrow passage of |
The '''Chatham Strait''' is a narrow passage of the [[Alexander Archipelago]] in southeastern [[Alaska]]. It separates [[Chichagof Island]] and [[Baranof Island]] to its west from [[Admiralty Island]] and [[Kuiu Island]] on its east. |
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It is 240 km (150 miles) long and extends southward from the junction of [[Icy Strait]] and [[Lynn Canal]] to the open sea. The strait is deep. It is 5-16 km (3–10 miles) wide. |
It is 240 km (150 miles) long and extends southward from the junction of [[Icy Strait]] and [[Lynn Canal]] to the open sea. The strait is deep. It is 5-16 km (3–10 miles) wide. |
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The Chatham Strait is a narrow passage of the Alexander Archipelago in southeastern Alaska. It separates Chichagof Island and Baranof Island to its west from Admiralty Island and Kuiu Island on its east.
It is 240 km (150 miles) long and extends southward from the junction of Icy Strait and Lynn Canal to the open sea. The strait is deep. It is 5-16 km (3–10 miles) wide.