Gordon Island

Gordon Island
Native name: <span class="nickname" ">Isla Gordon

Gordon Island, seen from the Beagle Channel
Gordon Island
Geography
Coordinates 54°58′S 69°35′W / 54.967°S 69.583°W / -54.967; -69.583Coordinates: 54°58′S 69°35′W / 54.967°S 69.583°W / -54.967; -69.583
Adjacent bodies of water Beagle Channel, Pacific ocean
Area 591 km2 (228 sq mi)
Coastline 228.3 km (141.86 mi)
Highest point 1548
Administration
Region Magallanes
Province Antártica Chilena
Commune Cabo de Hornos
Additional information
NGA UFI=-883298

Gordon Island (Spanish: Isla Gordon) is an island in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago located between the Tierra del Fuego (Isla Grande) and the Hoste Island. It divides the Beagle Channel in two arms, the Nordwest arm or Pomar Channel and the Southwest arm.

At the east end of the island is located the lighthouse Punta Divide.

See also


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