South Wolf Island
  South Wolf Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53°40′N 55°55′W / 53.667°N 55.917°WCoordinates: 53°40′N 55°55′W / 53.667°N 55.917°W |
| Highest elevation | 94.8 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]
References
- ↑ Sailing directions: Labrador and Hudson Bay. Canadian Hydrographic Service. 1974. p. 139.
- 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.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 11/17/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.