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Sumner Strait

Sumner Strait

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Ketchikan Gateway
Nearest City:
Fatalities:
  • 1
About

Extends from Iphigenia Bay between Coronation and Warren Islands, between Kuiu and Prince of Wales Islands, around the north part of Price of Wales Island, between Zarembo and Mitkof Islands ending near the mouth of the Stikine River, west of Rynda Island.

History of Sumner Strait

Named in 1875 by W.H. Dall, for the Honorable Charles Sumner, 1811-1874, U.S. Senator from Massachussetts from 1851-1874.

Fatalities
November 27, 20221 person died boating Read More