Information About

Christian Sound

Quick Facts

Region:

Petersburg (CA)

Nearest City:

Kake

About

at S entrance to Chatham Strait, between Baranof and Coronation Is.; Alex. Arch. 23 miles wide.

History of Christian Sound

Named "Christians Sound" in 1789 by the English fur trader, Captain James Colnett of the Argonaut; "no doubt in honor of Sir Hugh Christians, Rear Admiral and commander in chief of the West Indies in 1795" (Wagner, 1937, p. 380).

Found on the following Topo Maps

Craig D-7 and D-8 (1948), Craig D-7 and D-8 (1948), Craig D-7 and D-8 (1948), Craig (1952), Craig (1952), Craig (1952), Craig (1952), Craig (1957), Craig (1957), Craig (1957),

Places Near Christian Sound

Bays:

Aats Bay, Alikula Bay, China Cove, Christian Sound, Crowley Bight, Egg Harbor, Gish Bay, Howard Cove, Table Bay, Windy Bay,

Capes:

Point Crowley, Point Howard, Aats Point, Helm Point, Nation Point,

Islands:

Channel Island, Coronation Island,

Mountains:

Mount Howard, Mount McArthur, Needle Peak, Pin Peak, Windy Peak,