| Ward Hunt Strait | |
|---|---|
  Ward Hunt Strait | |
| Coordinates | 9°34′S 150°8′E / 9.567°S 150.133°E / -9.567; 150.133 |
| Type | strait |
The Ward Hunt Strait is a 30 km wide stretch of water in Milne Bay, separating Papua New Guinea from Goodenough Island in the D'Entrecasteaux Islands. The Dart Reefs and Keast Reef are located in the centre of the channel. The strait was named in honour of George Ward Hunt, First Lord of the Admiralty (1874-1877), by Captain John Moresby.
See also
References
- Australia/Papua New Guinea - Ward Hunt Strait to Torres Strait (Marine Chart : AU_AU210140) Gps Nautical Charts.
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