Erik Eriksenstretet Explained

Erik Eriksenstretet is a strait in the Svalbard archipelago, separating Kong Karls Land from Nordaustlandet. It is named after skipper and seal hunter Erik Eriksen, who reportedly discovered Kong Karls Land in 1853, and was the first to enter the islands six years later.^{[1] [2]}

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79.15°N 59°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Erik Eriksenstretet (Svalbard) . . 15 July 2013.
2. Book: Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard - Jan Mayen . 1988 . 7 . The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute . Stavanger . 82-90653-06-9 . 382 .