๐งญ Harbour Character / Shore Marks Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026 Duncan Bay (50ยฐ05'N,125ยฐ18'W) lies within Campbell River; large pulp/paper mill with conspicuous chimneys. 95% Confidence โ Confirm ๐ฌ Comment
๐งญ Anchorage Characteristics Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026 Anchorage: 30 m, sand; well out of tidal stream; provides shelter from all but NW winds. 95% Confidence โ Confirm ๐ฌ Comment
๐งญ Terminal / Berth Characteristics Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026 Duncan Bay Barge Terminal (0.1 nm S of Middle Point): two slips 145 m, deck elev 1.5 m; radio masts with obstruction lights; tugs on request. 92% Confidence โ Confirm ๐ฌ Comment
๐งญ Operational Caution - Strong/Unpredictable Currents And Grounding History Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026 TSB report M99W0145: 1999 grounding of 'Mandarin Arrow' during approach; report notes unpredictable/strong currents near wharf; a B.C. coast pilot was conducting the approach. 92% Confidence โ Confirm ๐ฌ Comment
๐งญ Official Charting - Enc Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026 CHS S-57 ENC CA570250 covers Duncan Bay (Duncan Bay ENC available). 90% Confidence โ Confirm ๐ฌ Comment
๐งญ Local Hazards - Booming Grounds & Moorings Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026 Booming grounds and private mooring buoys line the west shore of Duncan Bay (reduces fairway width). 90% Confidence โ Confirm ๐ฌ Comment
๐งญ Submarine Infrastructure Hazard Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026 A submarine sewer/pipeline extends ~0.2 mile offshore from a point 0.5 mile south of Middle Point. 90% Confidence โ Confirm ๐ฌ Comment
๐งญ Tidal / Observational Station Status Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026 CHS tide station 08087 (Duncan Bay) listed at 50.076,-125.301; Type: Temporary; Operational: False. 90% Confidence โ Confirm ๐ฌ Comment