Ripple Rock

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf underwater mountain
gptkbp:depthAfterExplosion 14 meters below low water
gptkbp:depthBeforeExplosion near surface at low tide
gptkbp:explosionClaimedAs one of the largest non-nuclear explosions
gptkbp:explosionDate 1958-04-05
gptkbp:explosionMagnitude 1,375 tons of Nitramex 2H explosives
gptkbp:explosionPurpose to improve navigation safety
gptkbp:explosionType controlled demolition
gptkbp:featureType marine hazard
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ripple Rock
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:British_Columbia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Seymour_Narrows
gptkbp:mediaCoverage CBC live broadcast
gptkbp:namedFor early mariners
gptkbp:nameOrigin caused ripples and dangerous currents
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Campbell_River
gptkbp:notableEvent explosive
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Discovery_Passage
gptkbp:riskFactor ships
gptkbp:status partially removed
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Discovery_Passage
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7