Cape Farewell Archipelago
Eggers Island's headland Cape Farewell is in the center of the map.
Cape Farewell Archipelago (also Nunap Isua Archipelago) is located in Kujalleq municipality, Greenland. It is separated from the mainland's south coast by Prince Christian Sound.[1] Its several islands are characterized as large and mountainous, surrounded by fjord-like passages. The archipelago takes its name from Cape Farewell, a headland of Eggers Island (also known as Itilleq). Eggers is the southernmost island in the group, while Sangmissoq (also known as Christian IV island) is the largest.[2] Others islands include Avatdlerssuaq, Ikeq, and Quernertoq.[3]
References
- ↑ United States. Hydrographic Office 1947, p. 67.
- ↑ United States. Hydrographic Office 1947, pp. 73-74.
- ↑ Prostar 2005, p. 5.
- Bibliography
- Prostar (1 January 2005). Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 Greenland and Iceland Enroute. ProStar Publications. ISBN 978-1-57785-753-2.
- United States. Hydrographic Office (1947). Publications.
Coordinates: 59°49′N 43°35′W / 59.817°N 43.583°W
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