Ranvik Bay () is an open
bay
A bay is a recessed, coastal body of water that directly connects to a larger main body of water, such as an ocean, a lake, or another bay. A large bay is usually called a Gulf (geography), gulf, sea, sound (geography), sound, or bight (geogra ...
15 nautical miles (28 km) wide, lying southward of
Rauer Islands
The Rauer Islands () are a group of rocky coastal islands which lie between Sorsdal Glacier Tongue and Ranvik Bay, in the southeast part of Prydz Bay. Discovered and roughly charted in February 1935 by a Norwegian expedition under Captain Klari ...
in the southeast part of
Prydz Bay. Discovered and charted in February 1935 by a Norwegian expedition led by Captain
Klarius Mikkelsen in the Thorshavn. Named after the estate of
Lars Christensen
Lars Christensen (6 April 1884 – 10 December 1965) was a Norwegian shipowner and whaling magnate. He was also a philanthropist with a keen interest in the exploration of Antarctica.
Career
Lars Christensen was born at Sandar in Vestfold, Norw ...
, sponsor of the expedition, situated at the head of Ranvik, a bay in Norway.
Bays of Princess Elizabeth Land
Ingrid Christensen Coast
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