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Wet Jacket Arm

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Wet Jacket Arm is a prominent marine inlet and fjord located in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand's South Island. It branches off from Dusky Sound and was named by Captain James Cook in 1773 after his crew endured constant freezing rain while charting the area. The steep, deep-water inlet is characteristic of the glacier-carved coastline of New Zealand. It remains accessible primarily by boat and is frequented by tourists navigating the remote Fiordland waterways.

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Who named Wet Jacket Arm?

Captain James Cook gave Wet Jacket Arm its English name during his 1773 voyage in New Zealand. The name refers to the crew's experience of persistent cold rain while charting the coast.

Where does Wet Jacket Arm branch from?

Wet Jacket Arm branches from Dusky Sound in Fiordland on New Zealand's South Island. The inlet lies within the rugged, rain-soaked landscape of Fiordland National Park.

Why is Wet Jacket Arm associated with Captain Cook's 1773 voyage?

Cook and the crew of HMS Resolution spent weeks exploring Dusky Sound in 1773 while mapping southwestern New Zealand. Their boat work in cold, wet conditions led to several local names, including Wet Jacket Arm.

What kind of landscape surrounds Wet Jacket Arm?

The inlet is bordered by steep forested mountains, rocky shorelines, and deep tidal water typical of Fiordland. Its setting is shaped by glacial erosion and the very high rainfall for which Fiordland is known.

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