Umingmalik
Island in Nunavut, Canada
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Umingmalik formerly Gateshead Island[1] is an island located in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, Canada. Located in M'Clintock Channel, the area of Gateshead Island is around 220 km2 (85 sq mi).[2] It is an important polar bear denning area.[3]
LocationM'Clintock Channel
Coordinates70°34′35″N 100°24′46″W
ArchipelagoArctic Archipelago
Area220 km2 (85 sq mi)
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | M'Clintock Channel |
| Coordinates | 70°34′35″N 100°24′46″W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 220 km2 (85 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
This is a different island than the one visited by Richard Collinson, commanding HMS Enterprise, while searching for John Franklin.[4]