G.B. Schley Fjord
G.B. Schley Fjord is a fjord in Peary Land, northern Greenland. To the east, the fjord opens into the Wandel Sea of the Arctic Ocean.
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  G.B. Schley Fjord Location in Greenland | |
| Location | Arctic |
| Coordinates | 82°51′N 25°0′W |
| Ocean/sea sources | Wandel Sea |
| Basin countries | Greenland |
| Max. length | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
The fjord was named by Robert Peary after G.B. Schley, one of the founding members of the Peary Arctic Club in New York.[1]
Geography
The fjord opens to the northeast to the west of Wyckoff Land.[2] Its mouth is located to the southeast of the mouth of Frederick E. Hyde Fjord and northwest of Hellefisk Fjord.[3] The Spøttrup Elv discharges its waters at its head.
 Map of Northeastern Greenland |
See also
References
- How Did Frederick E. Hyde Fjord Get Its Name?
- "G. B. Schley Fjord". Mapcarta. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- GoogleEarth
External links
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