Saint Lucia Channel

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Saint Lucia Channel is a strait in the Caribbean that separates French island Martinique, to the north, and Saint Lucia, in the south. It is a pathway between Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.[1]
The Diamond Rock is in the St. Lucia Canal.

Saint Lucia Channel
Map of Saint Lucia with Saint Lucia Channel at the top
Saint Lucia Channel is located in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia Channel
Saint Lucia Channel
Saint Lucia Channel is located in Caribbean
Saint Lucia Channel
Saint Lucia Channel
LocationSaint Lucia
Martinique
Coordinates14°09′N 60°57′W / 14.150°N 60.950°W / 14.150; -60.950
Max. length8 miles (13 km) ~ 13 miles (21 km)
Max. width17 miles (27 km)

History

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On August 17, 2007, Hurricane Dean crossed the channel as a Category 2 storm.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ana G. López Martín International Straits: Concept, Classification and Rules of Passage. 218 pages. Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media, 2010 ISBN 9783642129063