Newcombe Harbour facts for kids
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 Newcombe Harbour
Location in British Columbia
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 53°42′47″N 130°05′18″W / 53.71306°N 130.08833°W |
| Type | Harbor |
| Native name | Sgasgi’nis Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Part of | Pitt Island |
| Max. length | 0.75 nautical miles (1.39 km; 0.86 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.25 nautical miles (0.46 km; 0.29 mi) |
| Max. depth | 13 fathoms (78 ft; 24 m) |
Newcombe Harbour is a natural harbour located in British Columbia, Canada. It is found on Pitt Island. This harbour is part of the traditional lands of the Gitxaala Nation, an Indigenous group.
The harbour is named after Captain Holmes Newcombe. He worked for the Fisheries Protection Service from 1903 to 1923. This service helped protect fish and the ocean.
About Newcombe Harbour
Newcombe Harbour is a special place where boats can find shelter. It is a natural harbour, meaning it is a part of the ocean that is protected by land. This makes it a safe spot for ships to anchor.
What Does Newcombe Harbour Look Like?
The entrance to Newcombe Harbour is about 300 feet (91 metres) wide. The main part of the harbour is about 0.75 nautical miles (1.39 kilometres) long. It is also between 0.0125 and 0.25 nautical miles (23 to 463 metres) wide.
At the very end of the harbour, there are areas called drying banks. These are parts of the seafloor that become dry land when the tide is low. The harbour is surrounded by nine mountains, making it a very scenic spot.
