Hecla and Griper Bay
Hecla and Griper Bay is an Arctic waterway. Located in the Hazen Strait, it is a large inlet in the north of Melville Island, Canada. It is split between the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The bay takes its name from Arctic explorer William Edward Parry's ships HMS Hecla and HMS Griper.
| Hecla and Griper Bay | |
|---|---|
Hecla and Griper Bay | |
| Location | Hazen Strait |
| Coordinates | 75°45′N 110°30′W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Uninhabited |
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