Hammersley Inlet

Hammersley Inlet

Hammersley Inlet, in southwestern Puget Sound in the U.S. state of Washington, is an arm of water leading to Shelton, Washington and Oakland Bay. Hammersley Inlet connects the Oakland Bay and Shelton to the greater Puget Sound. It is approximately convert|8|nmi|km|0 of winding, potentially rapidly flowing water. As tides change in the South Puget Sound, Hammersley Inlet is the only artery through which all water must flow between the Oakland Bay and the greater Puget Sound. As tides change, they force the water through narrow, winding, shallow, Hammersley, producing erratic currents up to convert|5|kn|km/h|0. Many mariners avoid Hammersley because of these conditions, but with the proper planning, a depth sounder, and care, Hammersley can be navigated without incident. The NOAA chart for the inlet is #18457, but most locals rely on the placemats from the friendly Shelton Yacht Club. There are few aids to navigation on Hammersley, as the many log booms towed through the inlet over the years have destroyed them. Mariners are advised to study their charts, create a route, and stick to it. Hammersley Inlet ends as it meets the Oakland Bay, in the historic city of Shelton, (Christmas Town USA). Hammersley Inlet is also known for it abundant shellfish production of clams and oysters.

Hammersley Inlet was named by Charles Wilkes during the Wilkes Expedition of 1838-1842, to honor George W. Hammersley, one of the expedition's midshipmen. [cite book |last= Phillips |first= James W. |title= Washington State Place Names |year= 1971 |publisher= University of Washington Press |isbn= 0-295-95158-3]

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