South Channel Explained

South Channel or Broad Sound South Entrance Channel is one of three shipping channels in the United States connecting Boston Harbor to Massachusetts Bay near Boston, Massachusetts.[1] [2] Starting at the eastern end of the President’s Roads anchorage, the channel passes north of Lovell's Island and Ram’s Head Flats, then northwest of Aldridge Ledge and the Devils Back.[3] It is dredged to a 30-foot depth.

References

  1. Web site: Barnum . Steven R. . Descriptive Report to accompany Hydrographic Survey H10992 . . 16 November 2023 . 13 March 2002. Descriptive report with graphics from the Commanding Officer of the survey ship NOAAS Whiting following the ship's 2001 hydrographic survey. Final approval by the Chief of the Atlantic Hydrographic Branch granted 23 June 2004.
  2. Web site: Technical Working Group . Deep Draft Navigation Improvement Feasibility Report and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement: Project Update – 3 December 2012 . . 16 November 2023 . 3. - copy of PowerPoint presentation
  3. Web site: Outer Harbor Flag Boundaries and Frequent Hazards . Courageous Sailing program . 16 November 2023. Annotated charts, photographs and sailing directions

42.3458°N -70.9167°W

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