This article is about a small island in Labrador. For the Canadian province as a whole, see Newfoundland and Labrador. For the larger island that also bears this name, see Newfoundland (island). For other uses, see Newfoundland (disambiguation).

Newfoundland Island is a small island off of the coast of Labrador near the mouth of Sandwich Bay.[1] To the east lies Farrels Island, which is connected to Newfoundland Island at low tide.[1] In 1884, Farrels Island was populated.[1] Further to the east lies Independent Island and together the islands form Independent Harbour[1] To the west lies Pigeon Island and to the northwest Pickens Island and Packs Harbour Islands.[1]

Many locals still know this island as "Prisoner's Island."[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Davenport, Richard G. (1884). Newfoundland and Labrador. United States Hydrographic Office. p. 527.