Brennevinsfjorden

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Brennevinsfjorden

Brennevinsfjorden is a fjord in Gustav V Land at Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. The fjord has a length of about eleven nautical miles, and runs in between Depotodden and Kapp Hansteen. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Brennevinsfjorden (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 29 June 2013.
  2. Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions SvalbardJan Mayen. Vol. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. pp. 315–317. ISBN   82-90653-06-9.

Coordinates: 80°10′N19°30′E / 80.167°N 19.500°E / 80.167; 19.500