“Coastline” and “tidal shoreline” sure sound like terms that should describe the land, not just the map. This idea that imaginary lines out in open water between Rhode Island and New York change the character of the Connecticut shore seems pretty much nonsense.
Seems to me that if you can launch a fleet across the seas from where you are without using a river, you’re on the coast.
Hi everybody - new poster.
The claim that Connecticut has no coastline is correct because New York state and Rhode Island share a maritime border. In fact their land border is much closer than one might think. There isn’t much more than 2 nauts between Fischer’s Island, NY and Watch Hill, RI. There is no “Connecticut” channel between them. Connecticut has no maritime claims that extend to international waters - therefore no “coastline”.
Historically this has always been the case and it is not likely to change since New York State and Rhode Island both vigorously defend their maritime claims. It’s part of downstate politics and has been for about 450 years now.