The Race
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The Race is a narrow, fast-moving tidal strait at the eastern end of Long Island Sound, known for its strong currents and challenging navigation conditions.
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
marine geographic feature
→
tidal strait → |
| connects |
Block Island Sound
NERFINISHED
→
Long Island Sound NERFINISHED → |
| country |
United States of America
→
surface form: "United States"
|
| hasCharacteristic |
challenging navigation conditions
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fast-moving tidal currents → rough seas during strong tides → strong currents → |
| hasUse |
marine navigation route
→
recreational boating area → shipping passage → |
| knownFor |
complex tidal flows
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hazardous conditions for small craft → strong tidal rips → |
| locatedIn |
Long Island Sound
NERFINISHED
→
eastern end of Long Island Sound → state of Connecticut NERFINISHED → state of New York NERFINISHED → |
| navigationNote |
featured in nautical charts for New York and New England coasts
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requires careful timing with tides → |
| partOf |
Atlantic Ocean watershed
NERFINISHED
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approaches to Long Island Sound from the Atlantic Ocean → |
| separates |
Fishers Island
NERFINISHED
→
eastern Long Island Sound from Block Island Sound → |
| waterBodyType | narrow strait → |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.