The Bay of Arguin (Template:Lang-fr) is a bay on the Atlantic shore of Mauritania.[2]
| Gulf of 'Agig Khalig ‘Agig   | |
|---|---|
 Map of the bay showing the Banc d'Arguin National Park | |
| Coordinates | 20°36′N 16°29′W / 20.6°N 16.49°W |
| Ocean/sea sources | Atlantic Ocean[1] |
| Basin countries | Mauritania |
| Islands | Île d’Arguin, Île de l'Ardent |
Geography
It is located south of Cap Blanc, north of Cap Timiris, and contains the islands of Arguin and Tidra.
The bay contains three islands and numerous sandbanks. It is also the site of the 12,000 km² Banc d'Arguin National Park.
History
The area is also known as the place where the French French frigate Méduse (1810) was wrecked in 1816.[3]
References
- ^ GoogleEarth
- ^ "Baie d'Arguin". Mapcarta. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ Corréard, Alexandre; Savigny, Jean Baptiste Henri (2004-04-01). Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816 Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Account of the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings of the Crew, and the Various Occurrences on Board the Raft, in the Desert of Zaara, at St. Louis, and at the Camp of Daccard. to Which Are Subjoined Observations Respecting the Agriculture of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia.
External links
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