Wright Sound

Wright Sound

Wright Sound is a waterway on the Pacific coast of British Columbia, Canada. Wright Sound is 135 kilometers (84 miles) south of Prince Rupert. The small town of Hartley Bay sits on its northern shore. It is part of the Inside Passage that connects Alaska, British Columbia, and Washington. The Inside Passage is protected by coastal islands from the open Pacific Ocean, which makes it a safer route for vessels. BC Ferries transport passengers, vehicles, and cargo to and from many remote communities in this area. On March 22, 2006, the BC Ferries vessel Queen of the North sank in Wright Sound. [ [http://www.bcferries.com/files/AboutBCF/815-06-01_DI_QON_Grounding.pdf B.C. Ferries report on the sinking of M/V Queen of the North] ]

References


* AAA Road Atlas (published in print) - map of British Columbia.


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