- The North Channel, also known as the Straits of Moyle or the Irish Channel, lies between Northern Ireland and Scotland.
- It connects the Irish Sea with the Atlantic Ocean.
Description
- The North Channel is 21.4 miles (34.5km) long.
- Its narrowest point is between the Mull of Kintyre (Scotland) and Torr Head (Northern Ireland) at 13 miles (21km).
- Beaufort’s Dyke is a deep Trench within the North Channel that is 30 miles (50km) long, 2 miles (3.5km) wide and up to 1,000ft (300m) deep.
- The Channel is distinguished by changeable weather and powerful currents and tides.
St. Georges Channel
- St. Georges Channel is the Channel connecting the Irish Sea and the Celtic Sea.
- It is defined as the narrowest point between Carnsore Point (Ireland) and St. David’s Head (Wales).
North Channel