Newfoundland Island, Labrador

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Newfoundland Island
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Newfoundland Island
Geography
Coordinates 53°51′N56°56′W / 53.85°N 56.94°W / 53.85; -56.94
Highest elevation96 m (315 ft)
Administration
Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland Island is a small island off of the coast of Labrador near the mouth of Sandwich Bay. [1] To the east lies Farrels Island, which is connected to Newfoundland Island at low tide. [1] In 1884, Farrels Island was populated. [1] Further to the east lies Independent Island and together the islands form Independent Harbour [1] To the west lies Pigeon Island and to the northwest Pickens Island and Packs Harbour Islands. [1]

Many locals still know this island as "Prisoner's Island."[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Davenport, Richard G. (1884). Newfoundland and Labrador. United States Hydrographic Office. p.  527.