Cape Race

Geographical location

The Cape Race is a promontory at the southeastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the Canadian island of Newfoundland.

His name is probably from the Portuguese language borrowed meaning " flat cape". The name of the Cape appeared already in the early 16th century on charts as " Cape Raso ". Other sources derive it from Cabo Raso from the mouth of the Tagus River in Portugal.

Geography

The Cape Race is a flat barren headland that juts far out into the Atlantic Ocean. The area is characterized by a harsh climate and dense fog. On average, the Avalon Peninsula is shrouded in fog 158 days a year. Current weather conditions and the proximity to the transatlantic shipping routes led to numerous ship accidents in this area. The first lighthouse to improve safety for navigation was taken on a promontory at the southeastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula in operation in 1856.

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