Lydiannasundet is a strait in the Svalbard archipelago, separating Kongsøya from Abel Island, both in Kong Karls Land. It is named after the vessel Lydianna, used for exploration of Kong Karls Land in 1872.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Lydiannasundet (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  2. ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. Vol. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 386. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.

78°56′46″N 29°55′16″E / 78.94611°N 29.92111°E / 78.94611; 29.92111


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