Information About

Marryat Inlet

Quick Facts

Open in The Map Marryat Inlet on The Map

Location

68 ° 22' 18.998" N,
166 ° 33' 32" W

Region

North Slope

Nearest City

Shishmaref

Marryat Inlet in Detail.

About

On the E coast of the Chujchi Sea, extending 10 mi NE from the village of Point Hope to the mouth of the Kukpuk River, Arctic Slope.

History

Discovered by Lieutenant Edward Belcher in September 1827 and named by Captain Beechey (1831, v. 2, p. 549), Royal Navy (RN), who wrote, "This cove, which I have named after his (Lt. Belcher's) relation, Captain Marryat, R.N., is the estuary of a river which has no doubt contributed to throw up the point (Point Hope)." Captain Marryat was a famous sailor and noveliet.

Topo Maps

Point Hope B-3 (1952), Point Hope B-3 (1952), Point Hope B-3 (1952), Point Hope (1952), Point Hope (1955), Point Hope (1955), Point Hope (1955), Point Hope B-3 SW (2014),
Places Near Marryat Inlet
Bays:

Marryat Inlet,

Capes:

Nuvugalak Point, Tigara Peninsula,

Channels:

Sinuk, Sulupoagaktak Channel,

Cliffs:

Pingu Bluff,

Lakes:

Ipiutak Lagoon, Teshekpak Lake,

Locales:

Tuckfield,

Rivers:

Kukpuk River,

Streams:

Sulupoaktak Channel,

Cities:

Point Hope,