Geelvink Channel

Geelvink Channel from map of 1897

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.

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

Acute Bank

Acute Bank is a bank in the Geelvink Channel, east of South Passage in the Houtman Abrolhos. It is nominally located at 28°22′59″S 113°48′10″E / 28.38306°S 113.80278°E / -28.38306; 113.80278.

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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. ↑ "Acute Bank". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.

28°34′S 113°58′E / 28.567°S 113.967°E / -28.567; 113.967


  1. 1 2 Gazetteer of Australia (1996). Belconnen, ACT: Australian Surveying and Land Information Group.
  2. 1 2 "Geelvink Channel". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.