Southampton Water has the benefit of a double high tide, with two high tide peaks, making the movement of large ships easier. This is not caused as popularly supposed by the presence of the Isle of Wight, but is a function of the shape and depth of the English Channel. In this area the general water flow is distorted by more local conditions reaching across to France. COUNT 5
QSN1 How many high tide peaks does Southampton Water get? ANS1 two QSN2 What island do many people think causes the double high tide in Southampton Water? ANS2 Isle of Wight QSN3 What body of water is actually responsible for the unusual double high tide? ANS3 English Channel QSN4 What size ships can move through Southampton Water more easily because of the double high tide? ANS4 large QSN5 In addition to its shape, what property of the English Channel affects water flow in Southampton Water? ANS5 depth