Newfoundland Island, 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]

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
Newfoundland Island
Geography
Coordinates53.85°N 56.94°W / 53.85; -56.94
Highest elevation96 m (315 ft)
Administration
Canada
ProvinceNewfoundland and Labrador

Many locals still know this island as "Prisoner's Island."

References
  1. Davenport, Richard G. (1884). Newfoundland and Labrador. United States Hydrographic Office. p. 527.
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