Wandel Sea
The Wandel Sea (Danish: Wandelhavet; also known as McKinley Sea) is a body of water in the Arctic Ocean, stretching from northeast of Greenland to Svalbard. It is obstructed by ice most of the year.
| Wandel Sea | |
|---|---|
Western part of the Wandel Sea | |
Wandel Sea | |
| Location | Arctic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 82°15′N 17°00′W |
| Type | Sea |
| Basin countries | Greenland and Norway |
| Max. length | 800 km (500 mi) |
| References | |
This sea is named after Danish polar explorer and hydrographer, Vice Admiral Carl Frederick Wandel, who in the years 1895–96 explored the coastal waters of Greenland as part of the Danish Ingolf Expedition.
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