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Jamaica Channel
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The Jamaica Channel is a strait separating the islands of Jamaica and Hispaniola, in the Caribbean Sea.[1] Along with the Windward Passage to its north. Due to its location about 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) north-east of the Panama Canal, it is a main sea lane through which vessels with Pacific Ocean destinations sailing from the eastern seaboards of the United States and Canada, as well as from Europe, frequently pass.[1]
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Jamaica Channel | |
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![]() The northern Caribbean showing in red the location of Jamaica Channel. | |
Coordinates | 18°09′41.5″N 75°17′13.6″W |
Basin countries | United States Jamaica Haiti |
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The strait is about 190 kilometres (120 mi) wide with depths of up to 1,200 metres (3,900 ft).[2]