Geelvink Channel

Geelvink Channel is a feature to the east of the Houtman Abrolhos in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Western Australia, that lies between the Abrolhos and the port of Geraldton.[1]

Geelvink Channel from map of 1897

It is a feature that has whale movements and oil and gas exploration researched for effects of seismic exploration methods.[2]

28°34′S 113°58′E[3][4]

Charts
  • Australian Hydrographic Service (2012), Houtman Abrolhos and Geelvink Channel, Australia - west coast, Western Australia (Ed. no. 2, 29 Jun. 2012 ed.), Australian Hydrographic Service, retrieved 28 December 2013

References
  1. Notice to mariners by Staff Commander Coghlan re dangers of the channel 01 Oct 1886 - "GOVERNMENT GAZETTE". The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950). Perth, WA: National Library of Australia. 1 October 1886. p. 3. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  2. "Geraldton/Geelvink Channel Surveys". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  3. Gazetteer of Australia (1996). Belconnen, ACT: Australian Surveying and Land Information Group.
  4. "Geelvink Channel". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.


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