The Chesapeake and Delaware Bays have significant currents on the ebb and flood, as I suspect the Solent does as well.
The Chesapeake and Delaware Bays have significant currents on the ebb and flood, as I suspect the Solent does as well.
Oh yes. Double trouble from the Solent Dobbs.Originally Posted by Dobbs
It is sheltered by the Isle of Wight and has a complex tidal pattern, which has benefited Southampton's success as a port, providing a "double high tide" that extends the tidal window during which deep-draught ships can be handled. Portsmouth lies on its shores. Spithead, an area off Gilkicker Point near Gosport, is known as the place where the Royal Navy is traditionally reviewed by the monarch of the day.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Racing small boats on the Delaware in a 2 knt current with 6 knts of wind is a real treat!!
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