Affleck Canal, Alaska, United States
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Affleck Canal is a channel located in Petersburg (CA) county Alaska in the United States of America. It is at 56.1783333 latitude and -134.0697222 longitude. Affleck Canal is at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Port Alexander A-1".
Description
on Kuiu I. extends S to Sumner Strait, 30 mi. SE of Port Alexander, Alex. Arch. 20 miles long.
History
Named by Captain George Vancouver, Royal Navy (RN), on September 11, 1793 for Admiral Philip Affleck, Royal Navy (RN), (Wagner, 1937, p. 371).
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Channel |
| Latitude: | 56.1783333 |
| Longitude: | -134.0697222 |
| Elevation: | 0 ft / 0 m |
| County: | Petersburg (CA) |
| USGS Map Name: | Port Alexander A-1 |
