Helen's Reef
Helen's Reef is a series of skerries in the North Atlantic, 2 kilometres (1.1 nautical miles) northeast of the larger islet of Rockall and outcrop of Hasselwood Rock, within the United Kingdom's exclusive economic zone, though this claim is not recognised by Ireland, which claims this skerry, along with Rockall. The skerries are covered at high tide or in rough seas, and are often only visible as breaking waves.
Helen's Reef Location of Helen's Reef in Europe | |
| Geography | |
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| Location | North-East Atlantic |
| Coordinates | 57°36′5″N 13°39′29″W |
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It is within the 12-nautical-mile (22 km; 14 mi) radius territorial waters of Rockall, which is claimed by the UK as of 1955 and incorporated into the UK by the Island of Rockall Act 1972. This claim was previously long disputed by Ireland, but the dispute is resolved as of 31 March 2014.
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