description Boulder Banks Overview
Boulder Banks is a compact British English Channel shoal near 50°52'N, 00°47'E, charted as approximately 0.6 km long and 0.6 km wide.
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Where are the Boulder Banks?
Boulder Banks is a compact shoal in the British part of the English Channel. Its charted position is approximately 50°52'N, 00°47'E.
How large are the Boulder Banks?
The feature is charted as roughly 0.6 kilometres long and 0.6 kilometres wide. That makes it a compact offshore shoal rather than a broad bank.
Are the Boulder Banks near the English Channel coast?
Yes. They are located in the English Channel, in the waters between southern Britain and continental Europe.
Why would sailors consult charts for the Boulder Banks?
A shoal creates shallower water than the surrounding sea and can affect vessel routing. The approximately 0.6-kilometre dimensions help distinguish it on nautical charts.
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