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Bradfield Canal

Bradfield Canal

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Wrangell
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 19 mi (30.58 km)
Capes:
Tributaries:
About

heads at mouth of Bradfield River, extends W to Ernest Sound at Point Warde, 30 mi. SE of Wrangell, Alex. Arch. 19 miles long.


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History of Bradfield Canal

Named "Bradfield Channel" in 1793 by Captain George Vancouver, Royal Navy (RN), after it was explored August 26, by James Johnstone.