Murrell River

The Murrell River is a fishing river, on East Falkland in the Falkland Islands. It has a large estuary which joins with Hearnden Water and Port William, and which is not far from Stanley.

Murrell River
Murrell River is located in Falkland Islands
Murrell River
Location
CountryUnited Kingdom
DependecyFalkland Islands
RegionEast Falkland
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • coordinates
51°40′S 57°53′W

Much of the Battle of Mount Longdon was fought in and around the Murrell River, and Murrell Bridge.[1]: 203 [2]: 208 

It rises on Mount Challenger, with tributaries coming off Mount Kent, Harriet and Two Sisters. Its tributaries include Shanty Stream.

References
  1. Privratsky, Kenneth L (2016). Logistics in the Falklands War. Pen and Sword. ISBN 9781473843080.
  2. Van Der Bijl, Nick (2014). Nine Battles to Stanley. Pen and Sword. ISBN 9781473855038.


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