Thesiger Bay

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Thesiger Bay [1] is a Canadian Arctic waterway in the Northwest Territories. It is an arm of the Beaufort Sea on southwestern Banks Island. The Masik River empties into Thesiger Bay.

The bay is approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Sachs Harbour.

Ringed seal frequent the area.

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References

  1. "Thesiger Bay". tageo.com. Retrieved 2008-11-02.

Coordinates: 71°30′N124°0′W / 71.500°N 124.000°W / 71.500; -124.000