Gordon Island

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Gordon Island
Native name:
Isla Gordon
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Gordon Island, seen from the Beagle Channel
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Gordon Island
Geography
Coordinates 54°58′S69°35′W / 54.967°S 69.583°W / -54.967; -69.583
Adjacent to Beagle Channel, Pacific Ocean
Area591 km2 (228 sq mi)
Coastline228.3 km (141.86 mi)
Highest point1548
Administration
Region Magallanes
Province Antártica Chilena
Commune Cabo de Hornos
Additional information
NGA UFI=-883298

Gordon Island (Spanish: Isla Gordon) is an island in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago located between the Tierra del Fuego (Isla Grande) and the Hoste Island. It divides the Beagle Channel in two arms, the Northwest arm or Pomar Channel and the Southwest arm. [1]

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At the east end of the island is located the lighthouse Punta Divide.

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References

  1. ↑ Lutz, Richard (2002). Patagonia: at the bottom of the world. Oregon: Dimi Press. p. 40. ISBN   0-9316-2538-6.


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