Kapp Traill Explained

Kapp Traill is a headland at the southern part of the island of Jan Mayen. It defines the southwestern extension of the bay Rekvedbukta, at the southeast side of the island. The distance between Kapp Traill and Kapp Wien further southwest is about three nautical miles. The point is named after British zoologist Thomas Stewart Traill.^{[1] [2] [3]}

References

70.9058°N -8.7341°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard - Jan Mayen . 1988 . 7 . The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute . Stavanger . 82-90653-06-9 . 403 - 404 .
2. Book: Orvin, Anders K . Anders K. Orvin

   . The Place-Names of Jan Mayen. Anders K. Orvin . . 1960 . Skrifter . 120 . 38 .

3. Web site: Kapp Traill (Jan Mayen) . . 18 August 2013.