Newfoundland Island, Labrador
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Geography | |
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Coordinates | 53°51′N 56°56′W / 53.85°N 56.94°W |
Highest elevation | 96 m (315 ft) |
Administration | |
Canada | |
Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Newfoundland Island is a small island off of the coast of Labrador near the mouth of Sandwich Bay.[1] To the east lies Farrels Island, which is connected to Newfoundland Island at low tide.[1] In 1884, Farrels Island was populated.[1] Further to the east lies Independent Island and together the islands form Independent Harbour[1] To the west lies Pigeon Island and to the northwest Pickens Island and Packs Harbour Islands.[1]
Many locals still know this island as "Prisoner's Island."[citation needed]
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