Washington, Island County, Oak Harbor
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Named by Captain George Vancouver 10 June 1792. Feeling that he had been “Deceived” as to the nature of the inner waterway,Port Gardner (now Saratoga Passage) he wrote on his chart “Deception Pass”. He honored Master Joseph Whidbey, who found the passage while commanding a small-boat or explorers, by naming the island “Whidbey”.
Historical Data by
Edmond S. Meany
Velocity of currents in Deception Pass 5 to 8 knots per hour. Depth varies 4 to 37 fathoms. 1 knot 6982.66 feet. 1 fathom 6 feet.
(Bridges & Viaducts • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Named by Captain George Vancouver 10 June 1792. Feeling that he had been “Deceived” as to the nature of the inner waterway,Port Gardner (now Saratoga Passage) he wrote on his chart “Deception Pass”. He honored Master Joseph Whidbey, who found the passage while commanding a small-boat or explorers, by naming the island “Whidbey”.Historical Data by
Edmond S. Meany
Velocity of currents in Deception Pass 5 to 8 knots per hour. Depth varies 4 to 37 fathoms. 1 knot 6982.66 feet. 1 fathom 6 feet.
(Bridges & Viaducts • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.