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Bare Island (ISLET), NSW Details
Description
An islet fringed with reefs on the eastern side of Botany Bay and separating Astrolabe Cove from Congwong Bay. It is separated from the mainland suburb of La Perouse by a narrow channel spanned by a bridge and is an Historic Site under the control of the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Origin
Named by Cook - bare of vegetation P.340 Information from RAHS Journal Vo. 35 Pt.6.
Bare Island (ISLET), NSW
title | Bare Island (ISLET) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 2685 |
placename | Bare Island |
designation | ISLET |
geographical name | |
previous names | Bear Islet |
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description | An islet fringed with reefs on the eastern side of Botany Bay and separating Astrolabe Cove from Congwong Bay. It is separated from the mainland suburb of La Perouse by a narrow channel spanned by a bridge and is an Historic Site under the control of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. |
meaning | |
origin | Named by Cook - bare of vegetation P.340 Information from RAHS Journal Vo. 35 Pt.6. |
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