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Clarence Strait
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| Name |
Clarence Strait |
| Type Designation |
Strait |
| Place Id |
11771 |
| Place Type |
Feature |
| Status |
Recorded |
| Date Registered |
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| Location (Datum GDA94) |
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Latitude:
-11° 58' S
(Decimal degrees -11.9777) |
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Longitude:
131° 06' E
(Decimal degrees 131.1005) |
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| Locality / Suburb |
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Vernon Islands |
| Local Government Area |
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| History/Origin |
PP King named the strait "in honour of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Clarence" on 30 May 1818. He was Prince Lionel of Antwerp (1765 - 1837). |
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