Newfoundland Island, Labrador
Island of Labrador, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about a small island in Labrador. For the Canadian province as a whole, see Newfoundland and Labrador. For the larger island that also bears this name, see Newfoundland (island). For other uses, see Newfoundland (disambiguation).
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]
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Coordinates | 53.85°N 56.94°W / 53.85; -56.94 |
Highest elevation | 96 m (315 ft) |
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Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
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Many locals still know this island as "Prisoner's Island."[citation needed]