Sparreneset

Sparreneset is named after Gustaf Adolf Vive Sparre.

Sparreneset is a headland in Gustav V Land at Nordaustlandet, Svalbard. It is located south of the mouth of Murchisonfjorden, about five nautical miles north of Dolomittøyane and extends about one nautical mile into Hinlopen Strait. The headland is named after Swedish politician Gustaf Adolf Vive Sparre.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Sparreneset (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
  2. ↑ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. pp. 341, 351, 352. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.

Coordinates: 79°53′59″N 18°06′14″E / 79.8997°N 18.1040°E / 79.8997; 18.1040

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