Lady Franklinfjorden

Lady Jane Franklin gave name to Franklinsundet and Lady Franklinfjorden.

Lady Franklinfjorden is a fjord in Gustav V Land at Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. The fjord has a length of about 25 kilometers. Lady Franklinfjorden is named after Jane Franklin, the wife of Arctic explorer John Franklin.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Lady Franklinfjorden (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
  2. ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 313. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.

Coordinates: 80°13′36″N 18°56′24″E / 80.22667°N 18.94000°E / 80.22667; 18.94000

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