Shemya Island

General.    Stop here at your peril. This is still an active US base, rumored to have something to do with ‘Star Wars’. Visiting or anchoring of any kind is not permitted and it is advised that this island not be approached in any way.

Reported.    July 2003

Charts.    NOAA 16421, large scale harbour chart NOAA 16436.

Anchoring.    The harbour is close to being an open roadstead, completely open to all winds from the northerly direction.

Points of Interest.    It is interesting to see, in such a remote spot, such a large establishment. You will need a fog free day to see anything though.

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