Graveyard of the Pacific
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The "Graveyard of the Pacific" is a notoriously treacherous stretch of the Pacific Northwest coast infamous for its violent storms, shifting sandbars, and numerous shipwrecks.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Graveyard of the Pacific canonical | 4 |
| Graveyard of the Pacific (regionally, due to shipwrecks) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4674770 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Graveyard of the Pacific Context triple: [Columbia River estuary, knownAs, Graveyard of the Pacific]
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A.
San Juan Island National Historical Park
San Juan Island National Historical Park is a U.S. National Historical Park on San Juan Island in Washington that preserves sites related to the 19th-century territorial dispute between the United States and Great Britain, including the famous "Pig War."
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B.
Taft Point
Taft Point is a dramatic cliff-edge overlook in Yosemite National Park known for its sheer drop-offs and expansive views of Yosemite Valley and El Capitan.
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C.
Port Orford Heads State Park
Port Orford Heads State Park is a coastal Oregon state park known for its dramatic ocean cliffs, historic Coast Guard station, and scenic hiking trails with views of the Pacific.
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D.
Washington Slagbaai National Park
Washington Slagbaai National Park is a large nature reserve on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, known for its arid landscapes, diverse birdlife including flamingos, and opportunities for hiking, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing.
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E.
Point Sur State Historic Park
Point Sur State Historic Park is a coastal California state park centered around a prominent volcanic rock and historic lighthouse overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the Big Sur region.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Graveyard of the Pacific Target entity description: The "Graveyard of the Pacific" is a notoriously treacherous stretch of the Pacific Northwest coast infamous for its violent storms, shifting sandbars, and numerous shipwrecks.
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A.
San Juan Island National Historical Park
San Juan Island National Historical Park is a U.S. National Historical Park on San Juan Island in Washington that preserves sites related to the 19th-century territorial dispute between the United States and Great Britain, including the famous "Pig War."
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B.
Taft Point
Taft Point is a dramatic cliff-edge overlook in Yosemite National Park known for its sheer drop-offs and expansive views of Yosemite Valley and El Capitan.
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C.
Port Orford Heads State Park
Port Orford Heads State Park is a coastal Oregon state park known for its dramatic ocean cliffs, historic Coast Guard station, and scenic hiking trails with views of the Pacific.
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D.
Washington Slagbaai National Park
Washington Slagbaai National Park is a large nature reserve on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, known for its arid landscapes, diverse birdlife including flamingos, and opportunities for hiking, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing.
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E.
Point Sur State Historic Park
Point Sur State Historic Park is a coastal California state park centered around a prominent volcanic rock and historic lighthouse overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the Big Sur region.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
maritime region
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nautical hazard area ⓘ ship graveyard ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Canadian Coast Guard rescue operations
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Columbia River shipwrecks ⓘ Pacific Northwest maritime history ⓘ U.S. Coast Guard rescue operations ⓘ Vancouver Island shipwrecks ⓘ lighthouse construction ⓘ |
| extendsAlongCoastFrom |
Tillamook Bay, Oregon
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linked to:
Tillamook Bay
|
| extendsAlongCoastTo |
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
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linked to:
Vancouver Island
|
| hasCauseOfDanger |
ocean swells
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river outflow ⓘ rocky headlands ⓘ submerged sandbars ⓘ winter storms ⓘ |
| hasImpactOn |
development of navigation aids
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maritime safety regulations ⓘ shipping routes ⓘ |
| hasNickname | Graveyard of the Pacific ⓘ |
| hasReputationFor |
heavy fog
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numerous shipwrecks ⓘ rough seas ⓘ shifting sandbars ⓘ strong currents ⓘ violent storms ⓘ |
| hasTourismAspect |
maritime museums and interpretive centers
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shipwreck tourism ⓘ |
| knownFor |
dangerous navigation conditions
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hazardous bar crossings ⓘ high number of maritime accidents ⓘ |
| languageOfNickname | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Pacific Northwest
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Pacific Ocean ⓘ |
| locatedOnCoastOf |
Canada
ⓘ
United States ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| mentionedIn |
maritime folklore of the Pacific Northwest
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regional historical accounts ⓘ |
| navigationAid |
Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
ⓘ
Lighthouses on Vancouver Island ⓘ North Head Lighthouse ⓘ
linked to:
North Head Light
Umpqua River Lighthouse ⓘ |
| notableSubregion |
Cape Disappointment
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Columbia River Bar ⓘ Mouth of the Columbia River ⓘ
linked to:
Columbia River estuary
Strait of Juan de Fuca ⓘ
linked to:
Juan de Fuca Strait
West coast of Vancouver Island ⓘ
linked to:
west coast of Vancouver Island
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| partOf |
North American Pacific Coast
ⓘ
linked to:
Pacific coast of North America
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How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Graveyard of the Pacific Description of subject: The "Graveyard of the Pacific" is a notoriously treacherous stretch of the Pacific Northwest coast infamous for its violent storms, shifting sandbars, and numerous shipwrecks.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Graveyard of the Pacific