Kapp Traill

Topographic map of Jan Mayen

Kapp Traill is a headland at the southern part of the is land of Jan Mayen. It defines the southwestern extension of the bay Rekvedbukta, at the southeast side of the island. The distance between Kapp Traill and Kapp Wien further southwest is about three nautical miles. The point is named after British zoologist Thomas Stewart Traill.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. pp. 403–404. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.
  2. ↑ Orvin, Anders K (1960). "The place-names of Jan Mayen". Skrifter. 120. Norsk Polarinstitutt: 38.
  3. ↑ "Kapp Traill (Jan Mayen)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 18 August 2013.

Coordinates: 70°54′21″N 8°44′03″W / 70.9058°N 8.7341°W / 70.9058; -8.7341


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