Croker Island

As we approach Croker Island on our third day of travels the 160 foot tall granite seen here from the south lead you to believe you have an imposing challenge ahead. However once we circle the Island we'll find an inner harbour. From there it is easy to scale the cliffs.

This view is from the top of the southern peak of Croker Island, looking northward you'll see this circular enclosure of Croker creating a spectacular lagoon.  In the distance are the mainland's LaCloche Mountains.

Croker Island is one of the most popular anchorages in the North Channel. In the inner harbour, boats moor in about ten feet of water.
 

This is looking southwest from the top of Croker Island. Secretary Island has a distinctive white stone shore. In the Background you can see South Benjamin Island with what is referred to as "The Boars" and "The Sow and Pigs" visible.

To the south is Clapperton Island, across a calm Clapperton Channel. Beside it in deep water are ship wrecks dating back as early as 1926. It was common for many ships to run aground in these rocky uncharted waters.