Newfoundland Island | |
Map: | Canada Newfoundland and Labrador |
Coordinates: | 53.85°N -56.94°W |
Elevation M: | 96 |
Country: | Canada |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | Province |
Country Admin Divisions: | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Newfoundland Island is a small island off of the coast of Labrador near the mouth of Sandwich Bay.[1] To the east lies Farrels Island, which is connected to Newfoundland Island at low tide.[1] In 1884, Farrels Island was populated.[1] Further to the east lies Independent Island and together the islands form Independent Harbour[1] To the west lies Pigeon Island and to the northwest Pickens Island and Packs Harbour Islands.[1]
Many locals still know this island as "Prisoner's Island."