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Tongass Narrows rock pinnacle blasting finishes

by Eric Stone | Jan 14, 2020 | Local News | 0

Crews set off 15 total blasts starting Dec. 17 as they worked to remove an underwater rock pinnacle. That navigational hazard 27 feet below the surface made it difficult for cruise ships to maneuver in and out of the city-owned berths.

Underwater rock blasting gets underway near Ketchikan’s Berth II

by Eric Stone | Dec 17, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

Blasting near Ketchikan’s city-owned downtown docks began at about 12:10 p.m. Tuesday as part of an effort to ease navigation for large cruise ships in the narrow channel. An underwater rock formation makes it difficult for massive cruise ships to get in and out of port.