Rivalensundet

Coordinates: 78°48′32″N 27°21′54″E / 78.80889°N 27.36500°E / 78.80889; 27.36500
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Rivalensundet is a strait in the Svalbard archipelago, separating Kongsøya from Svenskøya both in Kong Karls Land. It has a width of about 14 nautical miles. According to historical records, the strait was discovered in 1859, and first sailed in 1889. It is named after the vessel Rivalen.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Rivalensundet (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  2. ^ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. Vol. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 384. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.

78°48′32″N 27°21′54″E / 78.80889°N 27.36500°E / 78.80889; 27.36500


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