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Bass Pool

There were numerous seals swimming in the water at the time of the photograph, one can be seen centre right. There is a rich source of food for marine life hereabouts, brought in on strong tides which was making at this time. Bass Pool is no longer navigable as it dries at its NW end about half tide on the ebb. It is understood that it was the main channel through to Barrow in Furness many years ago. The main channel now passes to the east of the island which has been known for many years as Piel Harbour.