Cape Discord

Cape Discord (Danish: Kap Discord), also known as Kangeq, is a headland in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast Greenland, Kujalleq municipality.[1]

Cape Discord
Kap Discord, Kangeq
LocationKing Frederick VI Coast
Coordinates60°53′N 42°38′W
Offshore water bodiesNorth Atlantic Ocean
Elevation430 m (1,410 ft)
AreaArctic

History

Cape Discord was named in old maps before Lieutenant Wilhelm August Graah passed it in 1829 during his East Coast expedition. Graah took a latitude observation at the headland.[2]

Geography

Cape Discord is located east of Danell Fjord, at the eastern end of Iluileq Island, 11 km (6.8 mi) northeast of the mouth of Paatusoq Fjord.[3] The entrance of Kangerluk Fjord is 7 km (4.3 mi) NW and that of Kuutseq Fjord 20 km (12 mi) SSW of the cape.[4]

Map of Greenland section showing Iluileq.
1747 map of Greenland showing Cape Discord.
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References

  1. Den grønlandske Lods - Sejladsanvisninger Østgrønland, p. 49
  2. W. A. Graah, Narrative of an Expedition to the East Coast of Greenland, London, 1837 p. 70
  3. Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 Greenland and Iceland Enroute, p. 100
  4. "Kap Discord". Mapcarta. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
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