  Vesey Hamilton Island  Vesey Hamilton Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 76°55′N109°11′W / 76.917°N 109.183°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Vesey Hamilton Island is an island of the Arctic Archipelago, in the territory of Nunavut. It lies in the Hazen Strait, north of Melville Island.
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Hamilton Island may refer to:
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