Nordenskiöld Fjord
| Nordenskiöld Fjord | |
|---|---|
  Nordenskiöld Fjord Location in Greenland | |
| Location | Arctic |
| Coordinates | 82°28′N 44°30′W / 82.467°N 44.500°WCoordinates: 82°28′N 44°30′W / 82.467°N 44.500°W |
| Ocean/sea sources | Lincoln Sea |
| Basin countries | Greenland |
Nordenskiöld Fjord or Nordenskjöld Fjord is a fjord in Peary Land, northern Greenland.
Geography[]
To the northwest the fjord opens into the Lincoln Sea of the Arctic Ocean.[1] It separates the island of Nares Land, to the west of the fjord, from Freuchen Land to the east. A narrow sound between Nares Land and the mainland connects inner Nordenskiöld Fjord with Victoria Fjord. John Murray Island and are located at its northern end off its mouth. [2] Part of the middle and all of the inner fjord are covered by the large .[3]
 Map of Northeastern Greenland |
 Map on which Rasmussen outlined in 1916 the intended route to Peary Land over the inland ice cap. |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Nordenskjöld Fjord
- ^ Nares Land
- ^ Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 Greenland and Iceland Enroute, p. 95
External links[]
Categories:
- Fjords of Greenland
- Greenland fjord stubs