It is very shallow near the coast but its depth increases to as much as 650 feet. It forms the northwestern arm of the South China Sea, and for much of the last 2000 years, has been a major trade route. In addition, it played a major role in the Vietnam War as the site where
It is very shallow near the coast but its depth increases to as much as 650 feet. It forms the northwestern arm of the South China Sea, and for much of the last 2000 years, has been a major trade route. In addition, it played a major role in the Vietnam War as the site where the U.S.S Maddox was attacked. For 10 points, name this body of water, which is bordered on its west by Vietnam and on its north and east by China.
It is very shallow near the coast but its depth increases to as much as 650 feet.
{Gulf of Tonkin}