Pitt Water (Tasmania)
| Pitt Water | |
|---|---|
McGees Bridge crossing Pitt Water | |
Location in Tasmania | |
| Location | South East Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 42°48′14.83″S 147°30′31.65″E / 42.8041194°S 147.5087917°E |
| Type | Estuary |
| Etymology | Named after Chancellor of the Exchequer, William Pitt |
| Primary inflows | Coal River |
| River sources | Coal River |
| Primary outflows | Frederick Henry Bay |
| Ocean/sea sources | Tasman Sea |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Designation | Pitt Water–Orielton Lagoon Ramsar site |
| Surface area | 43.1 square kilometres (16.6 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Water volume | ~101.8 gigalitres (3.60×109 cu ft) |
| Residence time | ~4.36 tidal cycles |
| Frozen | No |
| Islands | Woody Island |
| Sections/sub-basins | Orielton Lagoon, Iron Creek Bay |
| Settlements | Midway Point, Penna, Sorell |
| References | |
Pitt Water is a region and estuarine area near Sorell, in southeastern Tasmania. It forms part of the Pembroke Land District and includes significant natural habitats, cultural heritage sites, and agricultural lands. Pitt Water was named by Lieutenant Governor Collins, who named the shallow stretch of water between Sorell and Midway Point after the then Chancellor of the Exchequer, William Pitt.