Principe Channel

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Principe Channel is a strait on the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada, located between Banks Island (W) and Pitt Island (E). "Principe" means "prince" in Spanish. [1]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Princess Royal Island</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gil Island (Canada)</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kumealon Inlet</span>

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References

  1. Office, United States Hydrographic (1962). Publications ... U.S. Government Printing Office.

53°29′00″N129°59′00″W / 53.48333°N 129.98333°W / 53.48333; -129.98333