Colvos Passage
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The Colvos Passage is a tidal strait within Puget Sound in the American state of Washington running west of Vashon Island between the island and the Kitsap Peninsula. It lies just north of the Tacoma Narrows. One of the more interesting things about the Colvos Passage is that it has a permanent northbound current (the rest of the Sound either flows southbound or varies with the tide). It is said that the passage is named for George W. Colvocoressis, a midshipman on one of the first ships in the area, but was shortened to "Colvos" for the charts. The Colvos Passage is a rich breeding ground for several species.
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