Denmark Strait, Maritime strait between Greenland and Iceland.
The Denmark Strait extends 480 kilometers long and 290 kilometers wide, connecting the Greenland Sea with the Irminger Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean.
The Battle of Denmark Strait in May 1941 resulted in the German battleship Bismarck sinking the British battlecruiser HMS Hood with substantial casualties.
The strait functions as a critical zone for North Atlantic fisheries, supporting the maritime traditions and economic activities of both Greenland and Iceland.
The East Greenland Current carries icebergs through the strait year-round, requiring vessels to maintain constant monitoring of weather and ice conditions.
The Denmark Strait contains an underwater cascade that drops 3,500 meters deep, making it the largest subsea waterfall on Earth.
Part of: North Atlantic Ocean
GPS coordinates: 67.00000,-26.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
Maritime straits are essential passages for navigation and global trade. These natural waterways between lands connect oceans and seas, allowing the movement of merchant ships and international maritime transport. From the English Channel to the Strait of Malacca, these passages are crucial for the maritime economy and commercial exchanges between continents.
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