Whale Back
Whale Back is a shoal in Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada. Whale Back is situated nearby to the town Bay de Verde, as well as near the locality Low Point.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Perlican.
Old Perlican
Town
Photo: Shhewitt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Old Perlican is a fishing village on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Incorporated in 1791, it is one of the oldest fishing communities in Newfoundland; it served as the major fishing station in Trinity Bay for migratory fisherman from England in the 17th century. Old Perlican is situated 5 km west of Whale Back.
Whale Back
- Type: Shoal
- Category: landform
- Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada, Canada, North America
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Latitude
48.08459° or 48° 5′ 5″ northLongitude
-52.93135° or 52° 55′ 53″ westOpen location code
88W933M9+RFGeoNames ID
6179683
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