Sea Areas Of The Shipping Forecast - Dover To Sole
So the list of the sea areas of the shipping forecast continues
. This shipping forecast is given four times a day at 2300, 0500, 1100 and 1700 GMT. Giving detailed information about the current forecast in 31 separate areas the shipping forecast is a vital part of not only the shipping industry but British heritage. In fact, you could go as far as to say that it is an institution in this country and BBC Radio 4 would not be the same with out it.It provides precise detail on gale warnings, wind direction, visibility and overall weather conditions. Terms such as 'squally showers', and 'becoming cylconic' are all part of the daily talk.
The areas from Dover to Sole
Dover
The Strait of Dover is the area that is the Strait of Calais. The narrowest part of the English Channel and also the shortest distance from England to France. A popular route for travellers from England to France. At only 6 kilometres it is the shortest route.. It is also very popular with those that swim the channel! The Strait of Dover takes traffic from the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea and the Baltic Sea.. On a clear day you can see from coast to coast.
Wight
The Isle of Wight is part of the county of Hampshire and is located in the English Channel. It is this particular island that gives this area of the sea its name. The chalk cliffs are what give the Isle of Wight its name.. The strait here is called the Solent and is about 3-6 kilometres in its shortest distance. This area is also home to Cowes Week as many boats sail to Cowes for its annual regatta. The island itself has a rich history and suffered in the hands of the Vikings. Today its main traffic comes from the South coast of England and takes commuters to and from Portsmouth and Southampton.
Portland
The Isle of Portland is part of the Jurassic Coast and sits on the Dorset and East Devon coast. It is a limestone tied island and is situated around 5 miles south of Weymouth. Only 13,000 people live on the island of Portland. It is connected by a Tombolo which links it from Chesil Beach to the mainland.. Originally a Royal Navy base it is one of the largest man-made harbours in the world. The Isle of Portland has an important Naval history in terms of both the First and Second World War. The 2012 Olympic Games will take place here..
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city on the coast of Devon. The rivers Plym and Tamar are located either side of Plymouth and are where it gets its name from.. Its history contains that of Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins who used it for their maritime trade.. In World War II it also suffered in the blitz as the dockyards were main targets.
Biscay
Home to some of the Atlantic's strongest and roughest weather, Biscay is named after the Bay of Biscay. Located on the Gulf Stream it is prone to some of the worst sailing conditions.. During winter it is known to suffer from large storms and it has seen many lives lost due to its harsh conditions.
Trafalgar
Cape Trafalgar, as it is known, is where the Battle of Trafalgar took place in 1805. Napoleon's ship was destroyed here which combined the French and Spanish fleet. Cape Trafalgar is also home to a 34 metre high lighthouse which can be seen for 22 miles. Trafalgar does not always feature in each shipping broadcast and is the only area to not always be included.
FitzRoy (formerly known as Finisterre)
The name of this sea area comes from the captain of the HMS Beagle, Robert FitzRoy. This area was originally known as Finisterre but was changed in honour of Captain FitzRoy. Charles Darwin set sail on the HMS Beagle when working on his theory of evolution..
Sole
This specific area is the sand bank of the Atlantic Ocean and the South West of Cornwall. Located to the west of the Scilly Isles it actually has no specific land boundary. There are many wrecks out here due to the nature of the weather and wrecking is part of the Scilly way of life.
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