Kodiak - Marmot Island (Seward, Ferry: rent, travel, art)

[mhcharles]

I am doing research on a cousin of my grandmother's, Charles Emswiler. His boat founder somewhere between Kodiak and Seward 16- 20 Sept 1930. Apparently part of the cargo he was carrying was found on Marmot Island. Can anyone tell me a little about the area, what weather is like during that time of year, seas, etc? I have looked on the web, but can find no photo's of Marmot Island. Does anyone know if any exist that I am missing. Any clues would be appreciated.

[Glitch]

Marmot Island is an unpopulated island in the Kodiak Archipelago, frequented by Stellar Sea Lions. The seas in the Gulf of Alaska can be very treacherous, subject to strong winds and severe storms. NOAA maintains a low-band weather station on Marmot Island.

Marmot Island

[mhcharles]

Marmot Island is an unpopulated island in the Kodiak Archipelago, frequented by Stellar Sea Lions. The seas in the Gulf of Alaska can be very treacherous, subject to strong winds and severe storms. NOAA maintains a low-band weather station on Marmot Island.

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Thanks so much for the map and information. I would assume that most boats would have take the same route as the Seward-Kodiak Ferry shown on the map. I was hoping to be able to calculate when the boat actually foundered since we know that wreckage was found on Marmot Island by a native the next spring. Of course it would depend on the currents. Thanks again.

[jsal70]

Marmot Island is an interesting place, I have been traveling by it for years. Because of the endangered sea lion situation it is a no transit zone. One can't get within 3 miles of
the island. It did have a population of wild pigs, but I don't know if they are still there. I was Salmon Fishing very close to the island this summer. And in the spring will be in the area... if you need photos. Its Halibut central by the way.

[mhcharles]

Originally Posted by jsal70

Marmot Island is an interesting place, I have been traveling by it for years. Because of the endangered sea lion situation it is a no transit zone. One can't get within 3 miles of
the island. It did have a population of wild pigs, but I don't know if they are still there. I was Salmon Fishing very close to the island this summer. And in the spring will be in the area... if you need photos. Its Halibut central by the way.

Thanks for the information. If you do happen to get some photos it would be great if you posted them on this board. I would like to get a feel for that part of the area and what the sea is like there, especially in September.