Langgrunnodden

Langgrunnodden (The Shoal Point) is a headland in Gustav V Land at Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. It is the westernmost point of the peninsula Storsteinhalvøya, and also the westernmost point of Nordaustlandet. The point marks the eastern side of the northern entrance to Hinlopen Strait.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Langgrunnodden (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  2. ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. pp. 312, 340. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.

Coordinates: 80°07′42″N 17°44′49″E / 80.1282°N 17.7469°E / 80.1282; 17.7469

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