Anchorage

East Clump Blow Hole

United StatesAlaska
Shelter
W, SW, S
Seabed
rock
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage in the Tongass Narrows near Ketchikan, southeast Alaska, on a rocky bottom and sheltered from W, SW and S winds.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Lies within the channel that carries the cruise-ship and ferry traffic of Ketchikan, so keep clear of the marked fairway. The bottom is rock, holding can be poor, so set the anchor with care and check it holds. Open to the north and east.

Practical

A private dock sits 0.9 miles to the east. Ketchikan Thomas Basin is 1.7 miles to the east and offers transient moorage, fuel and provisions in town.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
55.34568, -131.69116 (55°20.74'N 131°41.47'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from west, south-west, south winds
Seabed
rock
Anchoring
Allowed
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

East Clump Blow Hole lies at 55°20.74'N 131°41.47'W, that is 55.34568, -131.69116 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is East Clump Blow Hole sheltered from?

East Clump Blow Hole is sheltered from west, south-west, south winds.

Can you anchor at East Clump Blow Hole?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at East Clump Blow Hole.

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