Near Campbell River in Strathcona, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Seymour Narrows
Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 9, 2008
1. Seymour Narrows Marker
Treacherous currents, swirling eddies, and turbulent tide-rips still harass vessels, despite the blasting away in 1958 of the twin peaks of Ripple Rock. Charted in 1792 by Captain George Vancouver, the Narrows has claimed numerous ships and lives and is considered by many seamen the worst hazard to marine navigation on the British Columbia coast.Erected 1966 by Province of British Columbia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 50° 6.709′ N, 125° 20.601′ W. Marker is near Campbell River, British Columbia, in Strathcona. Marker is on Provincial Highway 19 north of Campbell River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Campbell River BC V9H 1N7, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Campbell River Fire (approx. 8.2 kilometers away); Passage by Sail (approx. 19.9 kilometers away).
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Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 9, 2008
2. Seymour Narrows Marker
Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 9, 2008
3. A ship moving through Seymour Narrows
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,334 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 12, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
