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Limmen Bight
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| Name |
Limmen Bight |
| Type Designation |
Gulf |
| Place Id |
14503 |
| Place Type |
Feature |
| Status |
Recorded |
| Date Registered |
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| Location (Datum GDA94) |
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Latitude:
-14° 43' S
(Decimal degrees -14.7333) |
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Longitude:
135° 37' E
(Decimal degrees 135.6333) |
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| Locality / Suburb |
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Limmen |
| Local Government Area |
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Roper Gulf Shire Council |
| History/Origin |
In April 1644, Abel Tasman discovered Limmen Bight which he named after his expedition vessel, the "Limmen". |
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