- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- rock, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Horseshoe-shaped cove on the north-east coast of Baranof Island, about 10.5 nm north of Baranof in south-east Alaska.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The cove averages 0.2 nm wide and surrounds a wooded island roughly a mile long. Bottom of rock and mud. Shelter from N through W to S, with the south-east left open. Baranof Dock lies 9.3 nm to the south.
History
The cove was named in 1895 by Lieutenant Commander E. K. Moore of the US Navy, after the steam launch Cosmos of the survey steamer Patterson, which charted this stretch of coast.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 57.24061, -134.88378 (57°14.44'N 134°53.03'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- rock, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Cosmos Cove lies at 57°14.44'N 134°53.03'W, that is 57.24061, -134.88378 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Cosmos Cove sheltered from?
Cosmos Cove is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Cosmos Cove?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cosmos Cove.
How do boaters rate Cosmos Cove?
Cosmos Cove is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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