Spotted Island facts for kids
 Spotted Island
Puktuksoak (Inuttitut) Location in Newfoundland and Labrador
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| Coordinates | 53°31′N 55°47′W / 53.51°N 55.78°W |
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| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Spotted Island is a small island located near the eastern coast of Labrador, a part of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. It sits where the land meets the vast Labrador Sea. A narrow water channel called Domino Run separates it from the Island of Ponds to its south. The island is about 4 miles (6.4 km) long and 2 miles (3.2 km) wide.
Why the Name "Spotted"?
The island gets its unique name from its east coast. Here, you can see cliffs with alternating black and white sections. These different colored rocks make the cliffs look "spotted."
A Heroic Rescue
In 1867, something amazing happened at Spotted Island's harbour. A brave man named William Jackman saved many lives. A ship had gotten stuck on a hidden reef near the island. William Jackman, all by himself, rescued 27 people from the stranded ship.
Past History
For a time, Spotted Island was home to an important station. Until 1961, it had an early warning radar station. This station was part of the Pinetree Line. The Pinetree Line was a chain of radar stations. They helped to watch for aircraft during the Cold War.
