Magra Islet Explained

Magra Islet is off the coast of Queensland, Australia 15 km northeast of Cape Grenville in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Situated on the north end of Cockburn reef, 2 1/2 km from Bootie Island; it is little more than a sandy shoal with little vegetation.[1]

The islet is a member of the Cockburn Islands in the Wuthathi Tumra Region of the GBR Marine Park.[2] It is in the Saunders Islands National Park.[3]

Magra Islet was named after James Mario Matra, a midshipman on HMS Endeavour, by Captain James Cook. Matra is believed to be the first American to visit the future Australia.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Great Britain Hydrographic Dept. Australia Directory, Part 2. 1898. Pilot guides. 411.
  2. Web site: Wuthathi Tumra Region - Schedule 2 . June 2008 . 5 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Saunders Islands National Park - Management Statement 2013 . 2013 . 5 February 2022.
  4. Web site: Queensland Places - Some northern islands named by Captain James Cook . 4 December 2015 . JOL Admin . . 5 February 2022.

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