Davis Strait, Maritime passage between Nunavut, Canada and Greenland.
The Davis Strait extends 650 kilometers north to south between Baffin Island and Greenland, connecting Baffin Bay with the Labrador Sea.
English navigator John Davis conducted three expeditions through these waters between 1585 and 1587 while searching for the Northwest Passage.
The waters of Davis Strait remain central to Inuit communities who maintain traditional fishing practices for Arctic char and marine mammals.
Navigation through Davis Strait requires careful attention to ice conditions, with the main shipping season occurring from midsummer to late fall.
The strait features two opposing currents: the warm West Greenland Current flowing north and the cold Labrador Current carrying ice southward.
Location: Nunavut
Part of: Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Arctic Ocean
GPS coordinates: 65.00000,-58.00000
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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