Nelson Strait (Chile)


Nelson Strait is a channel in the Chilean Archipelago. It is located in Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region of Chilean Patagonia.
The Strait opens in the west to the Pacific Ocean, at, between the Diego de Almagro Island to the north and Ramírez Island to the south.
The strait widens to the east into a shallow rock-strewn basin which lead into various channels.
These are Esteban,, Sarmiento, Smyth and Uribe.
The Nelson Strait is unsuitable for general navigation.