200 feet wide has been dredged from deep water in the inlet along the western shore to a junction with the east channel turning basin. Additional dredging along the city water front has secured a controlling depth of about 22 feet (6.7 m.) at mean lower low water. The eastern channel is marked by two fixed red lights, one at either end on the eastern side of the cut, and by day beacons placed at intervals between the lights.

It should be remembered that the datum for soundings on the present chart 6462 is 2 feet (0.6 m.) below the plane of mean lower low water; therefore the chart shows 10 feet (3 m.) in these channels.

The "Indian Plane" of 2 feet (0.6 m.) below mean lower low water has been abandoned and as new editions of Puget Sound charts are brought out they will be changed to the datum of mean lower low water.

There is a movement to secure a 28-foot (8.5 m.) channel to Olympia, but to date nothing has been done on the project.

Olympia, the. capital of the State of Washington, is situated at the head of the inlet. It has some commerce consisting mostly of lumber and timber products. There are wharves fronting the dredged basin providing ample room to accommodate present traffic. The sawmills are situated along the southwestern shore of the harbor. Their wharves are at present inaccessible; vessels anchor in the harbor, the lumber being towed out to them on lighters.

Supplies.-Water, provisions, and a limited amount of ship chandlers' stores can be obtained. Fuel oils can be had at an oil dock. Repairs. There are no facilities for repairs.

Towboats and pilots for the local adjacent waters may be had. Communication may be had with points on the sound by rail and steamer; there are also telephone and telegraph facilities.

Olympia is on the Pacific Highway, and has stage service north and south. There is also an improved highway to Aberdeen on Grays Harbor.

Directions.-No detailed directions are necessary. A mid-channel course through Budd Inlet clears all dangers until up with the light at the entrance of the dredged channel. At night the range formed by the two lights marking the dredged cut clears Olympia Shoal, but if held southward of that point leads across the edge of the shoal which extends 11⁄2 mile from the eastern shore. In daytime, from the entrance to the dredged cut, the southern of the two lights marking the cut can not readily be seen. Vessels may pass 50 yards westward of the light at the entrance to the cut and steer 174° true (SSE. 34 E. mag.), being guided by the beacons which mark the eastern side of the channel.

WASHINGTON SOUND

This body of water (chart 6380) embraces the passages and bays northward of the eastern end of Juan de Fuca Strait. These passages are used extensively by vessels bound to British Columbia and Alaska ports and by local steamers. The commerce is extensive, the shipments consisting of farm products, fish, lumber, fruit, and lime, while general merchandise is received. There are several important towns connected by rail and steamer with points on Puget

Sound and the interior. The principal passage is Haro Strait, the one most commonly used by vessels,. the majority of which make Victoria a port of call for passengers and freight; it is also the widest and best provided with aids to navigation. Rosario Strait, the eastern passage, is used mostly by vessels running between Blaine, in Drayton Harbor, the settlements in the islands, Bellingham Bay, and Puget Sound ports. The traffic in the islands is confined almost exclusively to local vessels.

The directions following are intended for use only in clear weather; in thick weather or at night strangers should take a pilot. Sailing vessels should not attempt the passages against the current unless the wind is fair and fresh; with the current a vessel will go through with little difficulty by keeping off the shore and giving the dangers a good berth.

The tidal currents have great velocity in places, causing heavy tide rips that are dangerous for boats. Owing to the variable direction and velocity of the currents, compass courses are of little value and where followed allowance must be made for the set of the currents.

Vessels bound from sea or from Victoria, British Columbia, to ports in British Columbia or Alaska should use Haro Strait, as it is the widest of the passages and well marked by aids. Vessels from Puget Sound ports bound northward may use Haro Strait, San Juan Channel, or Rosario Strait, as is found convenient. Vessels bound to East and West Sounds should use either Rosario Strait and Thatcher or Obstruction Passes, or San Juan and Upright Channels. Wasp, North, and Pole Passages should not be attempted by strangers. Vessels bound northward through Georgia Strait should follow the directions in United States Coast Pilot, Alaska, Part I.

HARO STRAIT

(chart 6380), the western passage, has its southern entrance between Discovery Island (Canadian) and the southern point of San Juan Island. From the entrance it extends northwestward for 16 miles to Turn Point, the western end of Stuart Island, marked by a light and fog signal, and then bends sharply northeastward for 111⁄2 miles to its junction with Georgia Strait between East Point, the eastern end of Saturna Island (Canadian), and Patos Island, both of which are marked by lights. The width varies from 2 to 6 miles, and the depths are generally great with but few dangers.

No difficulty will be experienced in navigating the strait in clear weather; in thick weather strangers should have a pilot.

Tidal currents.-In Haro Strait the flood current sets northward through the strait and the ebb in the opposite direction. At its northern entrance the flood sets eastward on both sides of Sucia Islands, and eastward across Alden Bank. The velocity of the current in the strait is 2 to 5 knots, increasing to between 3 and 6 knots at Discovery Island, between Stuart Island and Gooch Island, at East Point, and between Patos Island and Sucia Islands. The current has moderate velocity between Sucia Islands and Orcas Island. At its southern entrance the currents continue to run about 11⁄2 to 22 hours (latter for large tides) after high and low water

by the shore. To find the approximate time of slack water at East Point, add 24 minutes to the time of low water, and 26 minutes to the time of high water at Seattle; the time of slack water for small tides is more uncertain than for the large tides. Heavy tide rips occur on Middle Bank and northward of it and around Discovery Island. Tide rips also occur between Henry Island and Turn Point on the ebb, and around Turn Point. Heavy dangerous tide rips occur between East Point and Patos Island and for 2 miles northward in Georgia Strait.

San Juan Island, the largest of the group, is about 13 miles long, with a greatest width of 6 miles. It is rugged and partly wooded, with numerous elevations ranging from 400 to 1,000 feet (122 to 305 m.) in height. The shores as a rule are free from outlying dangers. The western side forms a part of the eastern limit of Haro Strait. The northern end of the island is indented by several small bays which, with the exception of Roche Harbor, are shoal and of no commercial importance.

Lime Kiln Light is on a white octagonal tower. It is group flashing white, showing three flashes every 10 seconds. The fog signal is a reed horn sounding a group of two blasts every 20 seconds.

Rocks awash.-A cluster of rocks awash at mean lower low water, lies 1 mile 148° true (SE. by E. mag.) from the lighthouse.

Kelp Reefs extend about 2 miles 126° true (E. by S. mag.) from Darcy Island, on the western side of the channel, and consist of a number of rocks and ledges, some of which bare at low water. The eastern edge of the reefs is marked by a light.

Henry Island lies immediately westward of the northern point of San Juan Island and is separated from it by a narrow passage that at its northern end expands into a small basin forming Roche Harbor. The passage is obstructed by rocks and shoals and is used only by small, light-draft vessels with local knowledge.

Kellet Bluff, at the southern end of Henry Island, is steep and rocky, and prominent from either southward or northward. The point is marked by a light flashing white every 3 seconds.

Roche Harbor (chart 6381) has its main entrance on the eastern side of the north end of Henry Island, between it and Pearl Island; it is landlocked and about 11⁄2 mile in extent, with depths of 5 to 8 fathoms (9.1 to 14.6 m.). A large amount of lime is made, and in addition to the kilns there is a barrel factory. This is a port of entry, and a deputy collector of customs is stationed here. Regular communication is had by mail steamers, and there is a radio station, call letters KRW. A small amount of provisions can be obtained. Water can be had at the wharves. The depth at the outer end of the main wharf is about 13 feet (4 m.). During the summer season, Roche Harbor is extensively used as a yacht anchorage.

Danger Shoal, the principal danger in approaching from westward, lies 7% mile 10° true (N. by W. 14 W. mag.) from Morse Island; it has 5 feet (1.5 m.) over it and is marked by kelp at slack water. A rock, marked by kelp, with 10 feet (3 m.) over it, lies mile northwestward from Barren Island; a black buoy is placed in 6 fathoms (11 m.) about 150 feet northwestward from the rock.

Another rock, marked by kelp, with 4 feet (1.2 m.) over it, lies 350 yards eastward of the one marked by the buoy.

Morse Island, small, 30 feet (9.1 m.) high, with two trees, sometimes called Ship Island from its resemblance to a vessel with two masts, lies 1/4 mile west-northwestward from the north end of Henry Island and is the western point in the approaches to the harbor.

The entrance to the harbor is about 350 yards wide in its narrowest part and is obstructed by spits with 16 to 17 feet (4.9 to 5.2 m.) over them extending into the channel from the shores on either side.

To enter from westward, pass 1/4 to 1/2 mile northward of Morse Island on a 115° true (E. mag.) course until the middle of the entrance bears 199° true (S. 12 E. mag.). Stand in on this course, keeping the entrance points of Nelson Bay, at the head of the harbor, just open so as to see across the low neck of land at its head. Steer nothing eastward of mid-channel in rounding the southwest point of Pearl Island. Anchor in 5 to 7 fathoms (9.1 to 12.8 m.), soft bottom.

From eastward, steer so as to pass 1 mile northward of Roche Harbor buoy, marking the sunken rock off Barren Island, and when up with the buoy head for Morse Island until the middle of the entrance bears 199° true (S. 12 E. mag.). Then proceed as directed

above.

Spieden Island lies about 3⁄44 mile northward of San Juan Island and is separated from it by Spieden Channel. The island is 212 miles long in an east and west direction with an extreme width of 1/2 mile. The eastern end is low and grassy; a few trees are on the south side of the island, but. the northern face is well wooded. Sentinel Island, steep, wooded, and of small extent, lies 300 yards off its southern shore near the western end. Sentinel Rock, low and bare, lies 400 yards westward from Sentinel Island; a sunken rock, marked by kelp, with 3 feet (0.9 m.) over it, lies about midway between them. Center Reef, marked by kelp and bare at low water, lies nearly 3 mile 210° true (S. 12 W. mag.) from Sentinel Rock. Stuart Island, westward of Spieden Island, is wooded, with two rather prominent hills 650 feet (198 m.) high near the middle. Turn Point, the western end, is marked by a light and fog signal. Reid Harbor, at the southeast end, affords good anchorage in 4 to 41⁄2 fathoms (7.3 to 8.2 m.), soft bottom. It is 12 miles long and 1/4 mile wide, landlocked and free from dangers. Enter in mid-channel and anchor anywhere in the middle of the wider portion of the harbor. Prevost Harbor, on the north shore, 12 miles eastward of Turn Point, affords good shelter and anchorage. The post village of Prevost, with 5 feet (1.5 m.) at the wharf, is situated on the western shore. Satellite Island lies between the two points of the bight, with reefs and shoals extending eastward to the shore of the bight. Enter in mid-channel westward of Satellite Island and anchor in 6 to 7 fathoms (11 to 12.8 m.), muddy bottom, in the middle of the wider portion just inside the entrance, keeping clear of a rock about 200 yards off its south shore that bares about 8 feet (2.4 m.) at low water. Vessels should not pass eastward of Satellite Island.

John Island lies immediately eastward of Stuart Island, separated from it by a narrow channel known as John Pass, which

should not be attempted by strangers. A number of small islands and rocks lie southward and eastward of the eastern point and between it and Spieden Island.

DIRECTIONS, HARO STRAIT

In crossing from Admiralty Islet to the entrance of Haro Strait the tidal currents setting to and from Rosario Strait and San Juan Channel with an estimated velocity of 2 to 3 knots should be kept in mind. Between Henry Island and Turn Point, and around Turn Point, there are heavy tide rips on the ebb; and particularly heavy and dangerous tide rips occur on the ebb between East Point and Patos Island and for 2 miles northward in Georgia Strait. The flood from Rosario Strait, which is felt as soon as the passage between Orcas and Sucia Islands is open, is apt to set a vessel toward East Point. The ebb in this vicinity sets to the eastward even before the Strait of Georgia is well open.

Having come from Admiralty Inlet, pass 11⁄2 mile off Point Wilson Lighthouse and steer 320° true (NW. by W. 34 W. mag.) for 271⁄2 miles, passing 13 miles southwestward of Partridge Bank buoy and 15% miles northeastward of Hein Bank gas and bell buoy, to a position with Lime Kiln Light abeam, distant 12 miles. Then steer 345° true (NW. 3 N. mag.) for 1111⁄2 miles, passing 112 miles eastward of Kelp Reefs Light and 5% mile westward of Kellett Bluff to a position 3/4 mile westward of Turn Point Lighthouse.

Pass 12 mile northward of Turn Point Lighthouse and steer 63° true (NE. 5% N. mag.) for 914 miles, heading for Patos Islands Lighthouse until Saturna Island Lighthouse is abeam, distant 1 mile, then steer 39° true (N. by E. 14 E. mag.) for 22 miles, until Patos Islands Lighthouse is abeam, distant 1 miles, and then shape the course up Georgia Strait as desired.

SAN JUAN AND PRESIDENT CHANNELS

San Juan Channel (chart 6380) separates San Juan Island from the islands eastward. It is 13 miles in length from its southern end to its junction with President Channel at the northern end. The depths as a rule are great and there are few outlying dangers, except at the southern entrance; the width varies from 1/2 to 3 miles.

Cattle Point, the southeastern point of San Juan Island and the western point at the entrance, is marked by a fixed white light. There is a naval radiocompass station on Čattle Point. The call letters are NFN.

Salmon Bank is an extensive shoal lying southward of Cattle Point, with depths ranging from 9 to 18 feet (2.7 to 5.5 m.); it is marked by kelp. It is about 114 miles long by 11⁄2 mile wide; the southern end lying 11⁄2 miles 205° true (S. mag.) from Cattle Point Light is marked by a black buoy.

Goose Island, small and low, lies about 11⁄2 mile northward of Cattle Point and close to the western shore of the channel.

Several islands and rocks extend from the southwestern part of Lopez Island, the largest being Long Island. Whale Rocks, two dark rocks about 4 or 5 feet (1.2 or 1.5 m.) above high water and