South Wolf Island
Appearance
Geography | |
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Coordinates | 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.
- ^ a b 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.