Cape Vega (Russian: Мыс Вега; Mys Vega) is a headland on the northern shore of the Taymyr Peninsula in the Kara Sea, Russian Federation. This cape is located at the northern tip of the peninsula, a little to the west of Cape Chelyuskin. Oscar Bay lies between both capes.[1]
Cape Vega
Мыс Вега | |
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 Map showing the location of Cape Vega | |
  Cape Vega | |
| Coordinates: 77°37′55″N 103°21′58″E / 77.6319444°N 103.3661111°E | |
| Location | Krasnoyarsk Krai,  Russia |
| Offshore water bodies | Kara Sea |
| Area | |
| • Total | Russian Far North |
Administratively Cape Vega is part of the Taymyrsky Dolgano-Nenetsky District of Krasnoyarsk Krai.[2] It was named after Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld's ship SS Vega in which he carried out his Vega Expedition.[3]
This cape should not be confused with another headland named 'Cape Vega' in Taymyr Island.[4]
References
edit- ^ GoogleEarth
- ^ Geographical Names - Mys Vega: Russia
- ^ The Voyage of the Vega Round Asia and Europe
- ^ Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 North Coast of Russia Enroute, p. 115
External links
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