Cape Hoppner
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Cape Hoppner is a land point on Melville Island, Northwest Territories
, Canada
. It juts into the southern section of Liddon Gulf
across from Barry Bay.
The cape was named in honor of the Royal Navy
officer and Arctic explorer Henry Parkyns Hoppner
.
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, and Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It juts into the southern section of Liddon Gulf
Liddon Gulf
The Liddon Gulf is a large inlet on the south-west side of Melville Island, Northwest Territories, Canada. It joins the M'Clure Strait to the south-west....
across from Barry Bay.
The cape was named in honor of the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
officer and Arctic explorer Henry Parkyns Hoppner
Henry Parkyns Hoppner
Captain Henry Parkyns Hoppner was an officer of the Royal Navy, Arctic explorer, and draughtsman/artist...
.