South Wolf Island

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South Wolf Island
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South Wolf Island
Geography
Coordinates 53°40′N55°55′W / 53.667°N 55.917°W / 53.667; -55.917 Coordinates: 53°40′N55°55′W / 53.667°N 55.917°W / 53.667; -55.917
Highest elevation94.8 m (311 ft)
Administration
Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador

South Wolf Island is the largest of a small group of uninhabited islands called the Wolf Islands off of the east coast of Labrador. [1] The group stretches 4.5 km from north to south. [2]

South Wolf Island is in the centre of the group and has a high flat range with a conical boulder at the summit, at 94.8 m. Its south end has a cove which can provide shelter to small vessels. [2]

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References

  1. Sailing directions: Labrador and Hudson Bay. Canadian Hydrographic Service. 1974. p. 139.
  2. 1 2 Davenport, Richard G. (1884). Newfoundland and Labrador: The coast and banks of Newfoundland and the coast of Labrador, from Grand Point to the Koksoak River, with the adjacent islands and banks. United States Hydrographic Office. p. 513.