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]

Lady Jane Franklin gave name to Franklinsundet and Lady Franklinfjorden.

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

80°13′36″N 18°56′24″E


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